Disney Pocahontas Original Storyboard Art Jorgen Klubien Early John Smith 1995 For Sale

Own an extraordinary piece of Disney Renaissance history! This is an Original Production Storyboard Drawing by acclaimed animator and story artist Jørgen Klubien for Walt Disney’s 1995 animated masterpiece, Pocahontas.The Artist’s Impact on Pocahontas History:
Jørgen Klubien was a crucial member of the elite story team assembled for Pocahontas. He worked directly alongside directors Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg during the critical pre-production phase when Disney was deciding between a highly stylized historical epic and a whimsical, animal-focused fairy tale.Klubien's unique narrative sensibility—which he later brought to masterpieces like The Lion King and Pixar’s Cars—is deeply embedded in this drawing. Original art from these early, discarded narrative directions is highly coveted because very few pieces survived the studio's tight archival process. Owning a board hand-drawn by Klubien isn't just buying animation art; it is owning the literal creative blueprint of the Disney Renaissance.This fascinating piece captures an early developmental concept for the film, featuring Pocahontas and John Smith together. For Disney historians and collectors, this is a museum-quality artifact showcasing the film's visual evolution before the final character designs were locked in.Key Features of This Piece:

• Early Character Concepts: Features highly unique, early-phase character designs of both Pocahontas and John Smith that differ beautifully from their final look in the 1995 film.
• Master Hand-Drawn Media: Rendered beautifully in graphite and colored pencil on standard Disney animation production paper.
• Renowned Disney Pedigree: Drawn by Jørgen Klubien, a legendary Disney/Pixar story artist whose credits include The Lion King, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cars, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2.

Visual Authenticity & Production Context:
During the early development of Pocahontas (circa 1992–1993), the story team explored several different narrative paths—including a lighter, more whimsical tone where the animals spoke, and a version where John Smith’s initial design leaned more heavily into classic seafaring explorer tropes. This sequence board comes directly from those highly sought-after early story workshops, giving a raw look into the creative process at Disney Feature Animation.Condition Note & Provenance:
This piece comes from an official heritage/historical animation sale. It exhibits minor handling wear consistent with standard studio production use, holding a beautiful vintage patina. The paper remains crisp, and the colored pencil work is vivid and unfaded.Shipping Detail:
I take extreme care in shipping original animation art. The piece will be packed completely flat using heavy-duty, moisture-resistant materials and shipped fully insured with tracking.