Historically Accurate Drawings Of Disney Characters That Will Immediately Blow Your Mind

Olivia Garcia
Oct 16, 2021
Oct 16, 2021

If you know about character design, you surely understand how hard and troublesome it was for Disney animators to create their iconic characters. It took tons of sketches to turn a few strokes into a charming, glamorous princess or a daring hero that we all know and love. There’s no denying that all of Disney characters have a stunning look and a lovely charisma we can’t help but adore, but sometimes they’re quite romanticized, modernized and not really suit the era they’re supposed to be lived in.
Digital illustrator Nina Santucci (who is also known by her nickname Wickfield on social media) has tried to change that a little with her historically accurate fanart, and the results totally look awesome! The artist called herself a “history geek” and she’s also a big fan of Disney princesses herself.
“From an artistic standpoint, I'm not at all bothered by the animated designs of the characters in Disney and Dreamworks films. They weren't documentaries after all so in most cases they didn't need to be accurate, and in animation in particular, it is more important to convey character and style in the designs. I am not trying to "fix" anything because I don't think there is anything to fix! That being said, it can still be fun to learn how your favorite characters might have looked if they had existed in real life,” she shared.
Let’s take a look at Santucci’s captivating works!

Historically Accurate Drawings Of Disney Characters That Will Immediately Blow Your Mind

#1. Belle wearing her everyday outfit for life in her French village in the 18th century.

#2. Rapunzel in the 1780s dressing like the Corona royalty.

#3. Moana in the 1st century AD with a tattoo inspired by her movie skirt.

#4. Mulan during the Han Dynasty of China.

#5. Megara during the Mycenaean period of Greek culture.

#6. Snow White inspired by the art of the German Renaissance in the early 16th century.

#7. Jane in the early 1890s without the heavy bustle.

#8. Anna's costume in the movie actually existed in Norway at the time.

#9. Hercules with a helmet is based on the Pass Lueg helmet.

#10. Merida in Scotland in the 10th century.

#11. Aladdin in the Ottoman empire.

#12. Flynn Rider wearing the waistcoat and breeches of the late 1770s - early 1780s style.

#13. Esmeralda wearing a turban-like headdress and some kind of cape or blanket draped over her dress.

#14. Jafar in the typical loose Arab robe, with red lined sleeves, a knotted belt and a matching pair of boots.

#15. Kristoff is definitely a huge contrast in fashion!

#16. Jasmine with a crown-like hat and a full-body wrap similar to the modern “chador”.

#17. Kuzco’s people would have called him the “Sapa Inca” or “High Inca”!

#18. Gaston as a rustic hunter in the 18th century.

#19. Elsa in the late 1830s with an extremely fashionable gown.

#20. At 12 years old, Wendy would be too young to wear her hair in the movie style.

#21. Shang holding his father’s two-handed jian sword.