WYNKEN, BLYNKEN AND NOD (1938) Disney animation model sheet

[Los Angeles]: Walt Disney Productions, [1938]. Vintage original 10 x 12″ (25 x 31 cm.) animation model sheet. Walt Disney Prod., Ltd stamp is present, crease near top right corner. About fine.

Depicted are several views of the wooden shoe which turns into a ship that transports the nursery rhyme characters on their journey in this Technicolor Silly Symphony short which made use of the multiplane camera. The director, animator, color director and story people have initialed the illustration

Disney model sheets are collections of character reference guides used by animators and artists working on Disney animated films and television shows. They provide a consistent visual representation of the key features, expressions and poses of each character, ensuring their appearance remains uniform throughout the production. Model sheets serve as a crucial tool in maintaining the consistency of the animation style, as they offer a comprehensive understanding of the characters’ design and movements. By following these guidelines, animators can create seamless, harmonious scenes that stay true to the overall vision of the project. They were printed on photographic paper in the late-1930s into the 1940s.