Disney animation has become so detailed and elegant that modern viewers often take it for granted. From frame composition to color balance, everything is meticulously planned - a feat all the more impressive considering the studio spent decades producing hand-drawn animation. After all, in animation, there is no traditional camera for the pans and dolly moves, nor lights to provide the perfect shading.

When you look at these beautiful Disney stills from the studio's pre-Pixar era, keep in mind there are another 120,000-plus frames where those came from. These images might not be the most famous shots from their respective movies, but they're aesthetically stunning. And while the craft may have shifted from hand-drawn to computer animation, the lasting impact of the most beautiful Disney movies cannot be denied.