"Alice In Wonderland" (1951) [Series] - Mary Blair Concept

Over the past few years, a number of Mary Blair items have entered the market. This is one of those and I thought it was pretty interesting -- a watercolor concept of Alice at the Tea Party. It's a significant scene in the film (which fits one of my criteria). In addition, I look for art that summarizes a character and this image which is both whimsical and pensive mood fits.

There is no mistaking Mary Blair. Her style was as much of a departure from the "norm" as was Gustaf Tenggren. For better or worse, "It's A Small World" is Mary Blair's playground. My big mistake was video taping the entire "It's A Small World" attraction when we visited Disneyland 20+ years ago. Our daughter played that tape non-stop for months (at least that's what I remember)! The song was burned into my mind and I would wake up in the middle of the night with visions of those expressionless eyes bouncing left and right in a never-ending dance through the darkness. But I digress...

Mary Blair Watercolor Concept

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From “Alice In Wonderland” (1951). A Mary Blair concept watercolor of Alice at the Tea Party. Excellent, vivid piece, large. [Framed: 15.5”W x 13.5”H; Item: 8”W x 6”H] SeqID-1946