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(Walt Disney Studios, circa 1963) Original concept painting by Mary Blair for the 'It's a Small World' exhibit and ride created by WED Enterprises for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Created for the ride’s South Pacific section, the work depicts two native children from Easter Island seated atop an immense moai head sculpture. Framing the scene are drooping vines and pointed ferns, with the whole of the jungle painted lush with green, brown, and turquoise colors. Accomplished in tempera on 14 x 12.75 artist's board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Mary Blair, who had been an art director on several Disney animated features, including Cinderella, Alice In Wonderland, and Peter Pan, developed the 'It's a Small World' attraction's whimsical design and color styling. A wonderful piece of concept art for a popular Disney attraction, and one of the largest pieces of Blair artwork that we have offered.
