The Enchanted Drawing (1900 Original Black & White Film)

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Travel back to the year 1900 with this fascinating black and white film! Watch as a skilled cartoonist brings to life a comical portrait of an elderly gentleman on a large sheet of white paper. Witness the artist's rapid sketches, including a clever depiction of a bottle of wine and a goblet, which magically come to life as actual objects! Prepare to be amazed as surprising effects unfold, accompanied by the ever-changing expressions on the face of the sketch. Experience the artistry and amusement of caricature come alive in this captivating vintage footage!

Source :
Vitagraph Company Of America, Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1900) The Enchanted Drawing. Blackton, J. S., performer, Blackton, J. S. & Smith, A. E., prods United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694004

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