Ariel

MEDIUM: Original Production Drawing
IMAGE SIZE: 16 Field
PRODUCTION: The Little Mermaid, 1989
SIGNED: Jorgen Klubien
SKU: CCV2323

ABOUT THE MEDIUM:  Original Production Drawings are one-of-a-kind pieces of art that were used in the creation of an animated film or television show. Prior to the creation of production cel's, each character pose and action must be drawn in pencil.  Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jorgen Klubien is a Danish animator, storyboard artist, and writer best known for his work on Disney films, like The Little Mermaid (1989), Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), The Lion King (1994), A Bug's Life (1998), Cars (2006), and Frankenweenie (2012).

ABOUT THE FILM: The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Pictures. It is loosely based on the 1837 Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The film tells the story of a mermaid Princess named Ariel, who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a human prince named Eric, which leads her to make a magic deal with an evil sea witch to become human and be with him.

The Little Mermaid was released to theaters on November 17, 1989 to critical acclaim, earning praise for the animation, music, and plot. It was also a commercial success and is given credit for breathing life back into the art of Disney animated feature films.  The film won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song, "Under the Sea." The film's success lead to a stage adaptation and began performances on Broadway January 10, 2008.