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An original hand-painted production cel featuring Bart Simpson and a Zombie Principal Skinner from Bart the Murderer (Season 3, Episode 4, 1991). This dynamic production cel setup is taken from Bart's dream sequence, where a zombified Skinner rises from the earth to accuse him with the line, "You killed me, Bart. . .", sending Bart fleeing in guilt and terror.

A moment that captures the show's perfect balance of dark humour, satire, and absurdity, hallmarks of The Simpsons' early brilliance.

Bart the Murderer remains one of the standout episodes of Season 3, written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Rich Moore, both central to shaping the show's golden-era tone. The story sees Bart unwittingly joining the Springfield Mafia after a disastrous day at school, leading to a hilariously exaggerated noir-style mystery when Principal Skinner disappears. The episode's mix of parody, cinematic style, and emotional storytelling established a creative confidence that would define the series through the 1990s.

Painted by hand on acetate and paired with a studio-printed background it bears the official 20th Century Fox gold seal and features an autograph by Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, signed at a London gallery event in the late 90's.

Production cels from Bart the Murderer are highly sought after, representing one of the first episodes to combine sharp satire with visual homage, in this case, classic gangster cinema, while keeping the heart and humour that made The Simpsons a cultural phenomenon.

A superb example from Springfield's golden age, capturing the artistry, wit, and legacy of television's most influential animated series.

Dimensions: 45.5 cm x 40.5 cm (18" x 16")

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Estimate: £500 - 1,000 M

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