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This image shows an original production key drawing of Gertie from the pioneering 1914 animated short film Gertie the Dinosaur, created by master American cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay.Background & Significance Character: Gertie, a stylized, friendly Brontosaurus (labeled "BRONTO" at the top left of the sheet) shown here chewing on a tree branch.Historical Impact: Released in 1914, Gertie the Dinosaur is celebrated as the first cartoon to feature a character with a distinct, appealing personality. Gertie famously whimpered, danced, and interacted directly with McCay during his live vaudeville stage acts.Pioneering Techniques: This sketch showcases early registration marks at the bottom edge used to align the sheets, making it a foundational artifact of keyframe animation. The pencil annotation "60'" along the guide line notes her scale or placement guidelines within the frame. |
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