Original Production Animation Cel of Prince John from "Robin Hood," 1973

Original hand painted production animation cel of Prince John from "Robin Hood," 1973, Walt Disney Studios; Walt Disney seal lower left;Set on a lithographic background; Size - Prince John: 6 x 9 3/4", Image 9 x 13 1/2"; Unframed.

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"Robin Hood" was the twenty-first full length animated film released by Walt Disney Studios on November 8, 1973. Robin Hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the protagonist of the film. Although Robin Hood is often shown as an outlaw who chooses to rob from the rich to help the poor people, in this Disney animated version, he is shown mainly attacking Prince John and his agents (Sir Hiss and the Sheriff of Nottingham), who have impoverished Nottingham with high taxes. Robin Hood and Little John steal the tax caravans and give it back to the peasants while trying to avoid capture.

Original production animation cel of Prince John without the background.

Close up of the original production animation cel of Prince John.

Close up of the Walt Disney seal.

Prince John is a spoiled King who will resort to any underhanded trick so that he can maintain the crown and throne of Nottingham. He was voiced by the great and deep voiced Peter Ustinov, Sir Hiss (Prince John's snake advisor) was voiced by Terry-Thomas (who's hissing speech was masterful); and both were animated by Ollie Johnston. This is a wonderful original production animation cel of Prince John. The large image shows him with his right paw fist out stretched and his eyes and mouth open. He is wearing his crown and blue royal robe and tunic. A great hand painted work of art from one of the most beloved Walt Disney feature films!

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