You may not know Ralph Mcquarrie, Michale Pangrazio, or Chris Evans by name, but I’d bet you know their work from Star Wars. These three are the men responsible for the beautifully detailed background paintings seen in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. With news that J.J. Abrams has finished filming Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, these never before seen images act as the perfect distraction while we wait for the new film.

Star Wars Background Painting : Endor

Star Wars Background Painting: Death Star Exterior

Star Wars Background Painting: Landing Platform

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Star Wars Background Painting: Endor Planet

Star Wars Background Painting: Docking Bay

Star Wars Background Painting: Docking Bay Storm Troopers

Star Wars Background Painting: Endor Tree Huts

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

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Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'

Detailed Background Paintings from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'