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An original hand-painted production background from The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) featuring the exterior of Professor Utonium's home. The instantly recognisable Utonium residence has become one of the most familiar and beloved settings in the entire series. It is where the Powerpuff Girls' adventures begin and end, a place of calm and safety between the chaos of saving Townsville.
In The Powerpuff Girls, the home was more than a backdrop. It became a symbol of warmth and security, representing family, invention, and the balance between ordinary life and extraordinary heroics. The house exterior appeared throughout the series, often in transitions, establishing shots, or scenes featuring Professor Utonium. Because these backgrounds were hand-painted individually for use in specific shots, subtle variations existed across episodes, making each one unique.
Painted in gouache on fine art paper, this striking background (marked PPG #29 / BG 24) captures the bold, minimalist aesthetic that defined Craig McCracken's series. The clean geometric architecture, rich tonal palette, and stylised design reflect the show's roots in mid-century modern art and 1960s animation design. Every detail, from the red front door to the angular roofline, reinforces the visual identity of the show's world.
Since The Powerpuff Girls was produced using traditional cel animation, backgrounds like this served as the stage for each hand-painted cel to be photographed. Many were reused or adapted for later episodes, but few survived after production concluded, making original backgrounds from the series increasingly rare and collectible.
The Powerpuff Girls' backgrounds are celebrated for their blend of minimalism and vibrancy, qualities that helped define Cartoon Network's visual identity in its golden age. A quintessential example of the Powerpuff Girls design style, this production background stands as a genuine artefact of Cartoon Network's most iconic era. Dimensions: 26 cm x 36.25 cm (10.25" x 14.25")
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Estimate: £800 - 1,600 M
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