"Black Cauldron" (1985) [1 of 4] - Two-Page Background and Layout Sheet

The detail in this two-page background is really fantastic. Super detail. Also with this background was the Layout Sheet signed by Don Griffith...

Two-Page Background (click to enlarge)

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From “Black Cauldron” (1985). A 2-page layout background of the Black Cauldron coming out of the earth. Notes: "SQ 70 SEQ 007 0128" Attached is layout direction sheet. Layout notes: Layout Man "Don Griffith"; "Long Shot -- Cloud shadow starts to cover characters. Nothing on the back. [Unframed Image: 30"W X 12-1/2"H. Layout sheet: 7-5/8"W X 9-3/8"H] Acquired 1996. SeqID-0646

"Black Cauldron" (1985) [2 of 4] - Two-Page Background

This is a great background. Two pages wide and with great detail...

Two-Page Background (click to enlarge)

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From “Black Cauldron” (1985). A 2-page concept of the dungeon. Shows in the center a carving block and the pot to the right. [Unframed Item: 30"W X 12-1/2"H] Acquired 1996. SeqID-0645 9/21/2005

"Black Cauldron" (1985) [3 of 4] - Pencil of Three Witches

A great, full image of the Witches with outstanding facial expressions...

Three Witches

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From “Black Cauldron” (1985). Pencil sketch of the Three witches huddled together discussion the potential deal presented to them -- trade the cauldron for a sword. Notes: "nods head" "SC 2 SEQ 7.1 0128" "We'll trade the cauldron for the sword" [Unframed Item: 15-1/2"W X 12-1/2"H] Acquired 1996. SeqID-0262 8/3/2005

"Black Cauldron" (1985) [4 of 4] - Background and Gurgi

[A series of images from the film.]

A great pencil background and a sketch of Gurgi slowly going up the stairs. First, a Photoshop combining of the two and then the originals...

Background of Stairs and Gurgi

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From “Black Cauldron” (1985). Consists of two pencil concept sketches attributed to Bill Frake -- (183A) Concept drawing looking up the stairs at a door from the bottom. Heavy, rough pencil with red framing marks. Concept background sketch. Nothing on back. (183B) Concept pencil drawing of Gurgi going up #1 stairs. "SC69 SEQ 009 PROD 0128" "Gurgi slowly sneaks up stairs -- watching the flow of mist from under door Goes up to door (begins to push it open)" [A-Staircase: 15-1/2"W X 12-1/2"H. B-Gurgi: 15-1/2"W X 12-1/2"H] Acquired 1996. SeqID-0184A&B