This is a sketch Milt Kahl did for a fan named Jane, a while after he had left Disney.
I remember Milt talking about a lady he was corresponding with, who thought that the sun rises and sets with his animation. Obviously flattery goes a long way, not only did Jane get a Kahl original, but a drawing of Prince Phillip, the character he had abhorred animating many years earlier.
This piece was offered at auction years ago, and I was lucky enough to pick it up.
Even in retirement you can see that Milt still had the touch. The human body simplified to perfection. One continuous line defines the Prince's back, from his neck all the way down to the knee. The other side of his torso is a contrasting straight line. There is something to be learned from every Kahl drawing, no matter at what stage in his career it was made.
Milt was, and yes, still incredible genius.
ReplyDeleteMr. Deja, have you seen Milt's commercial art when he was young? I was fascinated by his ability to create commercial art in an excellent, yet always clear manner.
http://greenbriarpictureshows.blogspot.hu/2013/11/a-great-animator-that-drew-movie-ads.html
Andreas thanks so much for sharing this piece of art from your personal collection. It is extremely generous of you and as a student I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI know it's been said that Fred Moore couldn't make a bad drawing, but it seems even more appropriate that the same be said regarding Milt Kahl's draftsmanship. I love these marker sketches. Every drawing he seemed to take great pride in doing, regardless of purpose.
ReplyDeleteMaster Kahl indeed. And look at the hands, they are so expressive!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletea lot of emotion in that drawing. Just a note: I am very Thankful this year for the Deja View Blog!! Hope you get your standard allotment of pumpkin pie with extra whipped cream...Cheers from San Diego.
ReplyDeleteDitto on this comment. Happy Thanksgiving, Andreas. I'm thankful this year for you and your blog also.
DeleteWow! Why would anyone ever give that up? That would be an heirloom in my family for generations.
ReplyDeleteA very special drawing indeed :D
ReplyDeleteWow! It´s a great sketch, and it looks actually like in the movie. Thanks for sharing all this artwork Mr. Deja. I also have to say that I am a great Disney and animation fan, and you are one of my favorite animators. It´s a pleasure for me to follow you and Disney in this blog. Cheers from Mexico.
ReplyDelete*Sigh* My favourite prince...
ReplyDeleteCan someone tell me what kind of markers he uses ?
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