Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting from Lady and

(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Exquisite original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Lady and the Tramp, which depicts the title canines hitching a ride on the back of a horse-drawn carriage as it rolls through Lady’s wealthy neighborhood. The elaborate, detailed background features a row of trees and a line of 'painted lady' Victorian homes against a dusk blue sky; this beautifully realized moment begins Lady and Tramp’s wonderful date that culminates in the romantic 'Bella Notte' sequence. Accomplished in gouache on 20 x 8 artist's board, signed in the lower right corner by Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners, a mark to right side, a couple faint scuffs to lower section, and some surface loss to back of board. Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty's production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the 'Bella Notte' sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film.