Winter Pine 

Eyvind Earle created this screenprint, Winter Pine, in the mid-to-late 20th century. The cool palette, clean lines, and stylized shapes are typical of Earle’s work. Earle developed his distinctive aesthetic during his time at Disney, and his landscapes, with their decorative qualities, share similarities with traditional East Asian art, particularly Japanese woodblock prints. This art was popularized in Europe and America in the 19th century and then later used in Disney films such as Bambi. Earle’s work is a mix of modern design principles with a romantic vision of nature. Notice the abstract simplification, and how the formal elements such as line, color, and composition are very deliberate. Earle's landscapes celebrate the beauty of the natural world but also subtly remind us that our experience of nature is always mediated by culture. To fully appreciate this work, we might consult histories of graphic design, environmental art, and animation to uncover how the artistic styles reflect broader social and cultural trends.