This is a Limited Edition giclee on canvas measuring 20.25" x 37.75" (inches) framed. Just 500 of these incredible canvases will ever be produced!
If one looks back and reflects upon some of the key figures throughout Disney history who have had a lasting influence on Disney's creative legacy, Eyvind Earle would unequivocally sit among the names atop that prestigious list.
Earle is known for his distinctive visual styling as a background painter, color stylist, and concept artist for The Walt Disney Studios during the 1950s. His unique aesthetic came to be synonymous with the visual style of some of Disney’s most powerful animated pieces. His work as a background artist helped to shape the stylistic language of films like Alice in Wonderland (1951), Peter Pan (1953), and Lady and the Tramp (1955).
Although he contributed to over a dozen Disney productions during his tenure with the studio, he may be most known for his extraordinary influence on Sleeping Beauty (1959) for which he served as a Concept Artist and Color Stylist.
Walt Disney decided that Earle’s distinctive illustration style would hold a powerful role in the finished look of the film. Walt said, “For years and years I have been hiring artists like Mary Blair to design the styling of a feature, and by the time the picture is finished, there is hardly a trace of the original styling left. This time Eyvind Earle is styling Sleeping Beauty, and that’s the way it’s going to be!”
Working closely with Disney’s Animation Research Library, this canvas limited edition has been faithfully produced from the original works, which are held in The Walt Disney Company’s archival collection.
Your canvas will also arrive with an official Disney Certificate of Authenticity.
What is a "giclee"?
Giclees are art pieces created using archival quality inks. The French term “Giclée” – literally meaning “spray of ink” – is used to describe these fine artwork creations. Multiple precision nozzles spray and mix up to ten million microscopic droplets of paint per second onto the fine art canvas. The giclee printing process therefore provides incredible colour accuracy and sensational high-definition detail. It's a rich feast for the eyes and creates a true museum-quality finish.
How do I care for my canvas?
Each canvas is meticulously hand-produced using the very finest, museum-quality archival inks and materials. Additionally, the canvas is specially treated with a UV coating to preserve its colours over time. We suggest keeping your canvas clean using a dry, lint free cloth. Never use a wet or moist cloth to clean your canvas.