Chief animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston aka 'Frank & Ollie' were key members of Walt Disney's original core animators from the studio's inception in 1923 until their retirement in the late 1970s. Part of 'Disney's Nine Old Men', their immense role and influence is seen throughout the breadth of the careers as evidenced in their own 1995 documentary and a National Medal of Arts in 2005. One such pioneering animated film that they worked on was the 1941 spectacular 'Dumbo'. 

This authentic model sheet from the film's production would have been used by animators at Walt Disney Studios for the character Dumbo. Essential for maintaining consistent character appearance throughout many levels of production and protecting the secrets of Disney's cutting-edge animation, it is unsurprising that model sheets were prohibited from removal from Walt Disney Studios!

Now mounted and framed, this piece is the perfect way to add a sophisticated and muted touch of Disney magic to your home. Match with another drawing from our Vintage Disney collection to create a perfect pair.