Maleficent Disney Villain Character Illustration | Classic Animation Art #25812 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts Maleficent in her original animated form from Disney’s 1959 film *Sleeping Beauty*, featuring her signature black robe with deep purple accents, pointed horned headdress, and piercing yellow eyes. She holds her ornate golden-tipped staff, symbolizing her dark magic and regal authority. Her expression conveys cunning and menace, embodying the archetype of the powerful, elegant villain.

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