The Simpsons, by 20th Cent. Fox

THE SIMPSONS, created by Matt Groening, first appeared in 1987 as a series of animated bumpers created by Groening for FOX’s “The Tracey Ullman Show”. The first episode premiered as a half hour Christmas special on December 17, 1989 and THE SIMPSONS became a regular series on January 14, 1990.

Currently THE SIMPSONS is now the longest-running prime time animated series in history and the longest- running sitcom on prime time television.

ArtCatto is proud to showcase the first ever Animation Exhibition in Portugal, with original and limited editions of art by 20th Century Fox.

Abbreviations:

Original Production Drawing (OPD) – These are the Original one-of-a-kind drawings penciled by the animator, that cels are eventually made from.

Original Production Cel (OPC) – Cels actually used in the production of a cartoon. They can be either Xerographed or hand-painted outlines and were hand painted at the studio. These Cels are one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Sericel – It’s a silk screened reproduction taken from the original art used in the film, usually it’s a piece of art that is the perfect pose and moment from the film.