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(Walt Disney Studios, circa 1963) Large original concept painting by Mary Blair of a Sweden-inspired display for the 'It's a Small World' exhibit and ride created by WED Enterprises for the 1964 New York World's Fair. The gorgeously colored, masterfully framed work shows a pair of Swedish children dancing on an island strewn with flowers and a traditional Nordic cabin. A mountain on either side climbs from the sea, both with floral designs and topped with cabins, and a bright orange-and-yellow sun shines over the children below. Accomplished in tempera on 16.5 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. Blair had formerly painted Native American villagers when she was designing her now iconic concept art for Neverland.
