Untitled Original Pencil Production Drawing on Studio Animation Paper by Walter Lantz (1899-1994)

Original Pencil Production Drawing on Studio Animation Paper, Circa 1960's, by the Famous Cartoon Animation Artist and Director Walter Lantz (1899-1994), depicting a Supporting Character from a Woody Woodpecker Cartoon. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Lennyland Ebiz.com. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (With Border) and 3" x 4"(Image). Gallery List Price: $800.00 USD.

Walter Lantz  was hired by the John R. Bray Studios when still in High School, where he worked on the Jerry on the Job series. By the age of 25 he had directed, animated, and even starred in his first cartoon series. In 1927 he moved to Hollywood and was hired by Universal Studios as an animator, director, and independent producer. During his time with Universal Walter Lantz contributed to and created such beloved characters as Woody Woodpecker, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Space Mouse, Homer Pigeon, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, and Charlie Chicken. Walter Lantz retired in 1972 and in 1979 he received a special Academy Award for bringing joy and laughter to every part of the world through his unique animated motion pictures. In 1986 he received a much-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Walter Lantz passed away in 1994.