Glen Keane: A Pocahontas Specialty Drawing

Disney animator Glen Keane presented this drawing of Pocahontas and Grandmother Willow to fellow animator Pres Romanillos (1963-2010) on his fortieth birthday. Keane was supervising animator for "Pocahontas" (1995). The drawing is dated 2003.

Pocahontas
Stuart Ng Books listing accessed October 18, 2022

https://stuartngbooks.com/pocahontas-specialty-drawing.html

Note:  The drawing is still available at the time of posting.

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Donald Reilly: Coming to America

Cartoonist Donald Reilly's New Yorker original from June 3, 1974 gives us a humorous look at the pilgrims and what may or may not have been their motivations for coming to America. There is nothing humorous though about how the artwork has been treated. The drawing bears a small inscription that looks like "For Colin." Colin apparently has done a frightful job framing the work, apparently forcing it into a standard size frame and matte. Note how the matte cuts off the entire upper mast, shifting the pilgrims toward the top of the image when Donald Reilly had them so carefully centered. Even worse, when we see the art photographed out of the frame it's clear that the paper was inexcusably trimmed right into the drawn image, cutting off the uppermost areas of the top mast. Furthermore, the paper has been discolored by matte burn, a reaction with the acid in the matte. This must be what the eBay seller means by "In good sound condition..."

To avoid doing irretrievable damage to original artwork, always respect the integrity of the paper and never trim for convenience. Make sure that only archival, acid-free materials come into contact with the paper. Finally, avoid exposure to sunlight. Properly cared-for drawings can continue to look pristine for many decades. Most reputable framers will adhere to these basic principles. And besides, it costs more to frame it right.

Donald Reilly
"Religious freedom is my immediate goal
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."
Framed and matted original art.
The New Yorker, June 3, 1974, page 46
Published as "Religious freedom is my immediate goal,
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."

Donald Reilly
"Religious freedom is my immediate goal
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."
Original art removed from its frame.
The New Yorker, June 3, 1974, page 46
Published as "Religious freedom is my immediate goal,
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."

Donald Reilly
"Religious freedom is my immediate goal
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."
Original art. The New Yorker, June 3, 1974, page 46
Published as "Religious freedom is my immediate goal,
but my long-range plan is to go into real estate."

Donald Reilly's signature
Inscribed "For Colin[?]"

Donald Reilly
eBay Listing Ended February 16, 2017

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orig-1974-New-Yorker-Magazine-Donald-Reilly-Cartoon-Art-/232239558913?hash=item36128e7101%3Ag%3ACMkAAOSwTuJYonrC&nma=true&si=YQGb25QThn5Fxe78BW8tTy6VzZY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Donald Reilly
eBay Item Description

Donald Reilly
eBay Bid History
The top bidder bids twice to help assure a win.

http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1974-06-03#folio=046

Note:  I would love to add more examples of original art by Donald Reilly or other New Yorker artists as documented in scans or photographs. So, industrious readers, scan or photograph away.

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Eldon Dedini: Going to the New World

Columbus Day weekend is upon us. This original cartoon art by the superb Eldon Dedini is apparently unpublished, although it looks quite finished and ready for the presses. Heritage Auctions, which sold the piece, specifically called it an "unpublished New Yorker cartoon," whatever that means.

Eldon Dedini, "I'm going to the New World and start a little Italian restaurant.
Fresh vegetables, best meats, Mama's recipes--12 tables, no more."

Eldon Dedini, "I'm going to the New World and start a little Italian restaurant. Fresh vegetables, best meats, Mama's recipes--12 tables, no more."

Eldon Dedini, "I'm going to the New World and start a little Italian restaurant. Fresh vegetables, best meats, Mama's recipes--12 tables, no more."

Note:  There are a couple more Eldon Dedini posts on the blog here.

Eldon Dedini:  A Life of Cartoons, Part 1

Eldon Dedini:  A Life of Cartoons, Part 2

Eldon Dedini:  A Life of Cartoons, Part 3

Eldon Dedini:  A Life of Cartoons, Part 4

Eldon Dedini:  A Life of Cartoons, Part 5

Eldon Dedini appears on The Pictorial Arts blog here.

Furloughed from your government job? Then you have time to read this.

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