Eyvind Earle

Eyvind Earle
Born(1916-04-26)April 26, 1916
DiedJuly 20, 2000(2000-07-20) (aged 84)
Known forPainting backgrounds for Disney's classic films
Spouses
Joan Kennedy
(m. 1972)
Children1
Awards
Websitewww.eyvindearle.com

Eyvind Earle (April 26, 1916 – July 20, 2000) was an American artist, author and illustrator, noted for his contribution to the background illustration and styling of Disney's animated films in the 1950s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rahr West Art Museum, Phoenix Art Museum and Arizona State University Art Museum have purchased Earle's works for their permanent collections. His works have also been shown in many one-man exhibitions throughout the world.