ASTERIX IN BRITAIN : Original Character Research of Claudius Lapsus (1986)

Astérix in Britain (1986) – Original Character Research Sheet of Claudius Lapsus

Offered here is an original character research and expression sheet featuring Claudius Lapsus, the memorable Roman legionary from the animated feature film Astérix in Britain (Astérix chez les Bretons), released in 1986.

This unique production artwork contains multiple exploratory sketches and facial expression studies of the character, drawn in graphite pencil on original animation paper. The lively and spontaneous linework beautifully captures the personality and comic expressions typical of the Astérix universe and offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative animation process.

Produced during the making of the fifth animated adaptation of the legendary Astérix comic series created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, the film is based on the classic 1966 album Asterix in Britain.

Unlike standard production drawings, research sheets such as this were created internally by animators to refine expressions, poses, and character acting before final animation. As a result, these pieces are often unique and highly sought after by collectors of European animation art.

Size: 40 x 31 cm

The drawing is sold unframed.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY