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(Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Gorgeous original concept painting by Mary Blair for Cinderella, which depicts Cinderella fleeing from Prince Charming through the castle moments after the stroke of midnight. Accomplished in tempera on an 8.5 x 8.5 illustration board, the scene beautifully portrays the pair in stylized silhouette against a luminous pastel backdrop, with Cinderella racing away as the Prince reaches out in pursuit. The composition is anchored by Cinderella's discarded glass slipper resting between the two figures, while elegant chandeliers, an oversized ornamental urn, decorative balustrade, and sweeping blue-tiled floor showcase Blair's bold use of color, simplified forms, and distinctive design aesthetic. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and some apparent soiling.
Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It's a Small World) and, her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World's Contemporary Hotel concourse.
