Kiki's Delivery Service Kiki Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background (Studio Ghibli, 1989)....

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Kiki's Delivery Service Kiki Production Cel Setup with Key Master Background (Studio Ghibli, 1989). Often remembered for its fantastic settings and imaginative, fluid animation, Studio Ghibli manages to equally distinguish itself from other animation studios with its muted and relatable human drama. Atmospheric, extended quiet moments like this one define the work of Hayao Miyazaki, allowing viewers to fully absorb the rich, lived-in worlds of his films. Seen at the 1:14:49 mark of the animated feature film Kiki's Delivery Service, this is a beautiful hand-painted original production cel setup of the titular witch Kiki. A solemn scene as she wrestles with her self-doubt on her journey to adulthood, it is presented on its Key Master background, rendered beautifully in gouache on background board as only the artists of Studio Ghibli can. This stunning and rare Key Master setup measures an overall 15" x 10.75", and it can be seen on page 100 of the German Film Institute's gallery exhibition book Ga-Netchu! The Manga Anime Syndrome. The cels show minor handling and edge wear from normal studio use, and pegholes are attached to the top of the cels with tape. Some linework on Kiki has faded, and the overall condition of this magnificent piece from the celebrated film is Very Good.
From the Glad Museum Collection.

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