Lot 87060: GUSTAF TENGGREN (American 1896 - 1970) The Queen

GUSTAF TENGGREN (American 1896 - 1970) The Queen and the Magic Mirror, c. 1938 Mixed-media on paper 8.5 x 6 in. Not signed This stunning example was created as concept artwork for the movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and as one of the most impressive images ever related to the animated feature, was also later featured prominently in the Snow White children's book, published by Grosset and Dunlap, 1938. The image is breathtakingly detailed and the colors are vibrant and wonderfully preserved, representing the single greatest rendering of the villain from the movie that completely changed the trajectory of animation in America. As such, its importance cannot be overstated. A copy of the book is included in this lot.