02 July 2011

LIFE Magazine cover, 1921 by Gustaf Adolf Tenggren

Gustaf Adolf Tenggren (November 3, 1896 - April 9, 1970) was best known for his character designs for Walt Disney, the Seven Dwaarfs in particular. He also designed the final sequence for Fantasia. Click to enlarge

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  1. The beauty and simplicity of the old magazine covers is always a delight to see. I hate to sound like "that old guy" but covers nowadays are as busy as a CNN screen-grab with all those typefaces and blurbs fighting for your attention. I'd love to see a magazine today go the simple and elegant route. It would jump off the magazine rack!

    You have a fantastic blog. Excellent work!

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  2. Tenggren also did some children's books.

    I still remember some of the pictures from his one of cowboys and Indians, it was that distinctive.

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