(MGM, 1959) Rare printed brown line pre-production artwork from the historical epic Ben-Hur, 30 x 21, annotated in pencil in the lower right, "Soldiers in Nazareth, 1st Time." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and light staining to the right edge. A true classic, Ben-Hur won eleven Oscars at the 1960 Academy Awards—including Best Art Direction - Set Decoration, Color, and Best Costume Design, Color.