The Centaurettes featured in the "Pastoral Symphony" segment are considered a peculiar innovation, as female centaurs are not featured in ancient myths. Consequently, they were also a rare theme in art. However, the Disney idea has its own origins. Disney concept artist Albert Hurter (1883-1942) was seeking images of centaurs to use as references of Fantasia. He found rare images of female centaurs in the works of German artist Franz Stuck (1863-1928). Stuck specialized in works inspired by mythology but interpreted it in unique ways. Some of his ideas were adapted by Hurter.