Columbia Concept Art Print Signed by Artist Sam McKim

Noted Disney artist and Imagineer Sam McKim sadly passed away in 2004. His influence is seen all throughout Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the other parks. He and Marvin Davis created the original concept art for much of New Orleans Square, including the Haunted Mansion, and has made many contributions to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. Here we have a reproduction of his concept painting of Columbia, the ship that sails in the Rivers of America, with a cut-away view inside the hold. It's an 11x14" photo in a 16x20" mat that was signed by Mr. McKim at a special event in the Disney Gallery in June, 1993 when we bought it. We only knew Mr. McKim through our visits at Disney collectibles shows, but we always felt a closeness to him because he was such an outgoing, gracious, and friendly gentleman. His art and good humor will be sorely missed by Disney fans around the world. This signed piece features the sailing ship Columbia, one of his major contributions to Disneyland, and it is a tribute to this artist's enormous talent and unflagging spirit.