themeparkart: “The Square” Herb Ryman, 1964 Many theme park fans consider Disneyland&rsq

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“The Square” Herb Ryman, 1964

Many theme park fans consider Disneyland’s New Orleans Square one of the paramount examples of a perfect themed environment. The detail in every facade, shop and restaurant is incredible. As we’ve mentioned before, much of the land’s effectiveness is thanks to the stunning artwork produced by Herb Ryman. His  layered, atmospheric pieces, (such as this one) envision a lively area that encourages guests to explore and take their time in. This piece in particular was so effective and evocative that it was lent to the United States State Department in 1987 to be displayed in the U.S. Embassy in Paris, a first for the Disney company.

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