#3 Gandalf Arrives at Bag End — A Knock at the Door
Storyboard panels from Lord of the Rings (1977)
22x26 storyboard
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- ORIGINAL
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Gandalf Arrives at Bag End — A Knock at the Door
Original Storyboard Sequence
From The Lord of the Rings (1978), directed by Ralph Bakshi
This original storyboard sequence captures the quiet and intimate moment of Gandalf’s arrival at Bag End, as a drowsy Frodo is stirred by an unexpected knock at the door. The panels move from the soft stillness of the hobbit interior to the circular doorway framing Gandalf’s familiar silhouette, marking the reentry of the wizard into Frodo’s life.
Rendered with gentle linework and thoughtful staging, the sequence emphasizes warmth, scale, and character—contrasting the comfort of the Shire with the subtle anticipation of change. This moment serves as the narrative threshold of the story, where a simple greeting begins a journey that will reshape Middle-earth.
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💎 Collector’s Perspective
Unlike finished animation cels, storyboards are the closest surviving artifacts to the artist’s original vision—where composition, pacing, and emotion are first brought to life. This piece stands as both a cinematic blueprint and a work of art in its own right.
For the discerning collector of animation history, fantasy cinema, or Bakshi’s oeuvre, this storyboard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone moment—where image, story, and myth converge.
