Captain America Animated Series Original Pitch Art Painting (c.1997) - ID: oct23004

An original development painting for an unproduced Marvel animated series based on Captain America from 1997. Featuring a dynamic illustration of Captain America in the thick of battle while the evil Red Skull looms above him, the mixed media artwork was created at the studio and used to pitch the series to studio executives. The illustration was also published in the book "Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe" by Mike Mallory. Due to the success of Marvel cartoons in the 1990s, the studio began development on more classic comic properties, including Captain America. After Marvel faced financial hardships, the work on these new shows was canceled. Measuring 26"x21.25" overall, with the image measuring 20"x15", the painting is in very good condition with minor discoloration, edge and corner wear due to age and handling. The piece is framed with an acid free black mat, basic plexi, an a simple black wood molding.