(Fleischer Studios, 1938) Original concept drawing for a movie poster featuring Popeye and the Indian chief from Big Chief Ugh-Amugh-Ugh, showing the famed sailor man preparing to escape a dangerous situation as the chief draws back his tomahawk—hiding a can of spinach behind his back, Popeye is ready to retaliate. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 13 x 16 animation paper. Intersecting folds and scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. A rare and terrific oversized piece of concept art for a hilarious classic.
