(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cel and panorama production background featuring Prince Phillip and Samson from Sleeping Beauty, showing the prince atop his trusty steed, charging ahead through clusters of thorny vines with the 'Sword of Truth' and 'Shield of Virtue' in his battle against the evil Maleficent. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background attributed to Eyvind Earle. The large character image measures 11.25 x 9.25, with a mat opening of 22.5 x 9.75. Matted to an overall size of 27 x 14.25. In fine condition. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty's production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. His stylistic influence is readily apparent throughout this feature film referred to by Walt Disney as the 'height of color.' A magnificent, visually striking piece.
