Addendum: The absolute epitome of incredibly realistic traditional animation, drawn totally from imagination without rotoscoping is Richard William's final masterpiece "Prologue." It might never be outdone. I don't know why people don't talk about it more!
https://twitter.com/Richmond_Lee/status/1345599377700601856
You can see the full short here:
CW: extremely realistic, detailed violence and penises
CW: extremely realistic, detailed violence and penises
It's so interesting that Richard Williams, who authored THE textbook on animation in the western world, who revived classic Disney style animation with Who Framed Roger Rabbit spent his final days working on the most realistic traditional animation ever.
Richard Williams was the greatest champion of classical Disney/Hollywood style animation. Who Framed Roger Rabbit was an unbelievably important film. It changed the course of film history. And behind the scenes he kept the old masters employed and passed their skills on!
But in addition to being a Disney otaku, Richard Williams was a fine artist at heart. It makes sense that his final masterpiece would be a fusion of his animation expertise and classical/"artsy fartsy" leanings. 
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