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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 North Pole or arctic section, the work depicts two Inuit children seated atop a friendly polar bear as they float on a small ice platform during a nocturnal fishing trip. Blair paints the background black to emphasize the bright whites of the sea’s craggy icebergs, their cold blue edges, and the yellow glow of a full moon. Accomplished in tempera on 14.25 x 11 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.
