These absolutely stunning design drawings by Fred Moore depict a Cuban bird character that never made it to the big screen. He would have been the fourth caballero for one of Disney's South American feature films. This is Moore at his best! Here is a great write up on this character by the late Jim Korkis, animation historian:
https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-cuban-cabellero/
Thank you for sharing this, Andreas! Fred Moore's loose, warm sketches are always a delight.
ReplyDeleteWhen I watched The Three Caballeros as a kid, I definitely didn't understand why it was the way it was-- it's basically a feature-length vaudeville revue with no stakes or story structure to speak of. Ironically, as a grown-up, I've decided that it's one of my all-time favorites, largely due to its cheerful cartoon energy. There are moments that evoke Fantasia, but that put a much bigger smile on my face, like Donald trying to blend in with (and avoid) the dancing cacti. Walt's films often flirted with slapstick and surrealism, but Caballeros unapologetically embraces both.
The Three Caballeros was the best Disney movie ever!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Andreas for sharing these beautiful and exquisite Fred Moore designs with us! I'll never tire of admiring his masterpieces!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Fred Moore, I have a question, if I may, about him and other Snow White animators. After some fruitless personal research, do you know if there are any photos of the animators at their animation desks animating their characters during the production of Snow White? For example, Snow White (Ham Luske and Grim Natwick), the dwarfs (Fred Moore, Bill Tytla, Frank Thomas, Fred Spencer, Les Clark, Ward Kimball, Dick Lundy, ...), the animals (Eric Larson and Milt Kahl), the queen (Art Babbitt), the queen-witch (Norm Ferguson), the magic mirror (Woolie Reitherman), ...
Personally, whether for this production or the other 2D productions that followed, I love these photos, as they show the artist at work, capturing the passion and meticulousness required for traditional animation. They reveal behind-the-scenes Disney magic, allowing us to see how these iconic characters come to life. They also celebrate a precious artistic heritage, highlighting the ingenuity and patience of the animators. What's more, they have a strong emotional impact, reconnecting us to our childhood memories and the nostalgia of the films that marked us. Finally, they are a true source of inspiration, proving that perseverance, talent and dedication, both professional and emotional, can give rise to timeless works of art.
Thank you very much and have a nice day.
the second costume design is so great. The Three Cabelleros rocks! it's all super appealing and fun to look at
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