DONALD DUCK : Dewey Original Storyboard Art by Nick George (Walt Disney, 1949)

Donald's Happy Birthday : Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie - Original Storyboard Art by Nick George (Walt Disney, 1949).

The trio of Huey, Dewey, and Louie plan a piggy bank heist in order to buy a surprise gift for their Uncle Donald Duck in this elaborate color pencil and pastel storyboard. Crafted over 75 years ago for the Jack Hannah-directed theatrical cartoon Donald's Happy Birthday, this storyboard capture Donald trying to sabotage his nephews' thoughtful trick for disturbing his workplace. By the hand of master story man Nick George (1910-1977), who joined the studio in the early 1930s as an inbetweener. He soon moved to the story department where he would remain for the rest of his career, working alongside artists like Carl Barks and Jack Hannah to create incredible storyboards and animated shorts. He would primarily stick to Donald Duck, but would also work on some Goofy, Chip and Dale, and Mickey shorts.

A magnificent vintage collector's piece just waiting to be beautifully framed!

Technique : Executed in pastel pencils

Size : 20 x 15 cm

The drawing is sold unframed.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY