Eyvind Earle

Eyvind Earle
Born(1916-04-26)April 26, 1916
New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 2000(2000-07-20) (aged 84)
Known forPainted backgrounds for Disney's classic films
Spouses
Joan Kennedy
(m. 1972)
[1]
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.

  1. ^ "Joan Kennedy is Bride of Artist". The New York Times. October 1, 1972. Retrieved January 30, 2023.(subscription required)