Alan Maley -Sunday Afternoon - Collectible Limited-edition Print

No other artist has captured the age of elegance like Alan Maley. His romantic images allow the viewer to step back to a simpler time of rustling satins and silks, carriage rides to the theater, and play at the shore. Born and raised in England, Alan came from an artistic and talented family and always wanted to be an artist. After attending Reigate Art College, he had to choose to attend the prestigious Royal Academy School in London or enter the movie industry as an apprentice artist. He chose the glittering world of the movies, serving a long and arduous apprenticeship for five years. He trained as a scenic artist but this career was abruptly cut short when he contracted polio. Alan spent a year convalescing and learning to walk again. This time was also a crucial turning point in his life as he realized that he would no longer be able to paint the physically demanding large canvas backdrops. He was given the opportunity to become a continuity sketch artist and then entered the magical world of special effects as a matte artist. His talents were recognized by Walt Disney who brought Alan to America. The world lost a talented artist and an extraordinary man when Alan Maley suddenly passed away at the age of 64 in 1995. His genteel and loving personality traits will live on, however, in the beauty and charm of his paintings for years to come. Print is early run at 100/750 is framed with glass. Excellent condition, see pictures.