Original 'Felix the Cat' Drawing by Paul W. English (1978)

This item is an original illustrative drawing of the classic animation character 'Felix the Cat', executed on a textured off-white or cream-colored paper. The figure is rendered in a dark sepia or brown ink or pencil, featuring a stylized, cross-hatched shading technique that gives the character a textured appearance. Felix is depicted in his iconic 1920s-era bipedal stance with a cheerful expression, large white eyes, and a thin tail. Below the illustration, the character's name 'FELIX THE CAT' is neatly typed in a serif font, likely with a typewriter. In the lower right-hand corner, the piece is hand-signed in cursive by the artist, 'Paul W. English', and dated '1978'. The artwork is presented in a multi-layered frame consisting of a wide wood-grain outer frame, a thin black inset line, and a bright gold-colored inner filet or border. The condition of the paper shows minor signs of aging through the off-white tint, but it appears well-preserved under glass. The frame itself shows minimal wear, with no significant chips or scratches visible. The craftsmanship of the drawing shows a deliberate and steady hand, typical of late 20th-century fan art or professional illustration of the period.