(Walt Disney Studios, circa 1963) Original concept painting by Mary Blair of Native American children for the 'It's a Small World' exhibit and ride created by WED Enterprises for the 1964 New York World's Fair. The brightly colored work shows an orange-and-yellow field with nine children, each dressed in traditional striped clothing, with one group working with pottery and another watching a nearby rabbit. Accomplished in tempera on 14 x 17 artist's board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Mary Blair, who had been an art director on several Disney animated features, including Cinderella, Alice In Wonderland, and Peter Pan, developed the 'It's a Small World' attraction's whimsical design and color styling. Blair had formerly painted Native American villagers when she was designing her now iconic concept art for Neverland. A wonderful piece of concept art for a popular Disney attraction, and unequivocally the largest piece of Blair artwork that we have offered.
