Barks, Carl, American. Painter and comic illustrator of the Disney cartoons, legendary creator of the Donald Duck family and, after unanimous fan opinion, the best draftsman of Disney comics since the 1950s (1901-2000). Eigh. Signature "Carl Barks" (with felt pen) on a color photo, which was sent as Christmas greeting. 17.5 x 8.8 cm. O.O. (ca. 1985). The photo shows the artist in full figure, sitting in the armchair, behind him standing "Bill" and "Kappy", who also signed; all three of them with the print "Happy Holidays. Carl Bark's studio. In the background Donald pictures on the wall. - Included an unused postcard from the exhibition tour "Wer ist Carl Barks" with colored Donald-Duck scene. Also under this picture the signature "Carl Barks", which is probably printed here.