Walt Disney Original Publicity Drawing of Jiminy Cricket – Hand-Drawn Animation Art on Onion - Pinocchio (1940)





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Original Walt Disney pencil-on-onion-skin animation drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (1940), an original publicity artwork measuring 32 × 27 cm, not a print and in excellent condition.
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Original Walt Disney “Jiminy Cricket” Publicity Drawing – Hand-Drawn Animation Art on Onion Skin Paper
This is an original hand-drawn animation drawing featuring Jiminy Cricket, one of Disney’s most iconic characters from Pinocchio (1940).
The artwork was created by professional Disney studio animators and executed in pencil on translucent animation onion-skin paper, the standard material used in classic hand-drawn animation.
The drawing captures Jiminy Cricket in a lively, expressive pose, gesturing with his umbrella, showcasing the strong character acting and clean line work typical of Disney’s Golden Age animation style.
Such drawings were produced for character development, motion studies, layout reference, or publicity use, and were never intended for public sale.
Medium: Pencil on original animation onion-skin paper
Dimensions: Approx. 32 × 27 cm (see photos with ruler)
Condition: Very good overall, with minor age-related handling marks and light studio wear consistent with original production materials
Authenticity: Original hand-drawn artwork — not a print or reproduction
A rare and highly desirable piece of original Disney animation art, ideal for collectors of Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, and classic Walt Disney Studios memorabilia.
Seller's Story
Original Walt Disney “Jiminy Cricket” Publicity Drawing – Hand-Drawn Animation Art on Onion Skin Paper
This is an original hand-drawn animation drawing featuring Jiminy Cricket, one of Disney’s most iconic characters from Pinocchio (1940).
The artwork was created by professional Disney studio animators and executed in pencil on translucent animation onion-skin paper, the standard material used in classic hand-drawn animation.
The drawing captures Jiminy Cricket in a lively, expressive pose, gesturing with his umbrella, showcasing the strong character acting and clean line work typical of Disney’s Golden Age animation style.
Such drawings were produced for character development, motion studies, layout reference, or publicity use, and were never intended for public sale.
Medium: Pencil on original animation onion-skin paper
Dimensions: Approx. 32 × 27 cm (see photos with ruler)
Condition: Very good overall, with minor age-related handling marks and light studio wear consistent with original production materials
Authenticity: Original hand-drawn artwork — not a print or reproduction
A rare and highly desirable piece of original Disney animation art, ideal for collectors of Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, and classic Walt Disney Studios memorabilia.

