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Animal Farm - 17 A

Animal Farm - 17 A

Original Animation Artwork from the 1954 Film by Halas and Batchelor Studios

$3,500.00
$3,500.00
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This groundbreaking film, based on the novel by George Orwell, was secretly funded by the CIA as a tool to fight communism. It was Orwell who first coined the term ‘Cold War’ in a 1945 essay, not knowing the CIA would use his work a decade later for propaganda purposes.

The scene offered here captures a defining moment of the story: the animals, unified in song, voicing their newfound beliefs in freedom and equality. The revolutionary spirit of the animals sets the stage for the main drama of the story. This iconic artwork not only encapsulates this pivotal moment but also captures the Cold War fusion of art, politics, and espionage.

Sold as a set of 2, the group comprises one hand-painted animation cel with its corresponding original animation drawing in pencil.

Dimensions

Cel dimensions: 13 x 16"
Paper dimensions: 11.5 x 18"

Condition

Animation cels and drawings were working artworks with wear and irregularities consistent with studio use and production process. Each piece therefore includes an authentic patina which may include scuffing, tape or tape residue, handling marks, or margin notes. Some yellowing, creases and foxing to the paper and waviness to the cels is common with works of this age. There is an original paint smudge to the right side. As visible in the image, there is a slight amount of paint loss, mainly limited to the body of one animal.

Shipping & Handling

In order to properly prepare artwork for shipment, please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

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