(Walt Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie, showing the iconic mouse’s head and arms with drum mallets. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 4.75 x 2. In fine condition. During a wonderful musical sequence, Mickey cheerfully opens a bull’s mouth to play percussion on the oversized teeth. A remarkably early and desirable production drawing from the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound.
