“Watership Down” Character Study Development Drawing (1978) - ID: jun26043

A development drawing from the Nepenthe Studios animated cult classic "Watership Down" (1978). Featuring a delicate illustration of a rabbit, the development drawing was created at the studio and used during the animation process. The film utilizes various mediums to create variety of visual styles. These concepts were likely used to test out how different styles would look to achieve their intended plans. Measuring 9.25”x12.5” overall, with the character image measuring 6.25”x6.5”, the drawing is in very good condition with light edge and corner wear , the right edge appears to be intentionally torn, there are pin holes at the top center of the sheet, and the character has been trimmed to image and adhered onto the green backing paper with some wear to the adhesive from age.