Birdy And The Beast

MEDIUM:  Limited Edition Cel
SIZE: 10.5" x 12.5"
EDITION SIZE: 500
ARTIST: Bob Clampett
SKU: BC1001

ABOUT THE IMAGE:  Taken from the 1942, Bob Clampett-directed classic, “Birdy and The Beast,” the image of Tweety shown here was how he first appeared before Warner Brothers insisted he be “clothed”.  Bob Clampett, who created Tweety, provided the solution deciding to line the little canary with yellow feathers.  “Birdy and The Beast” is a hand-painted cel and background, produced by Bob Clampett Animation Art.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Bob Clampett was an American animator, director, producer and puppeteer known for his work on the Looney Tunes animated series from Warner Brothers.  Clampett was promoted to a directorial position in 1937 and during his fifteen years at the studio, directed 84 cartoons later deemed classic and designed some of the studio's most famous characters, including Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Tweety.