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(Walt Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie, showing the iconic character in a great front-facing pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked "474" in the lower right corner. Image measures 3 x 3.5. In fine condition.
Released in 1928, Steamboat Willie marked the widespread debut of Mickey Mouse and revolutionized animation with its synchronized sound. The short features Mickey’s lively antics aboard a riverboat, where he turns ordinary objects into instruments. Its success launched Mickey Mouse to instant fame and established Walt Disney as a pioneer in animated storytelling.
