THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF ARNE UNGERMANN HD

[@Borella309]

Pete, after all of these years having the good fortune of being able to view your videos, I have now nominated you for the 2024 Nobel Prize for "Best KZbin Channel that is of Value to Humankind" - Now, that this category doesn't exist is not the point, but as you already have 1 nomination, you look set to scoop the award, so start preparing your speech is my advice. That aside, thanks yet again for another superb video highlighting the career of a gifted artist (loved this man's work!). As always, Thanks! and take care. Terry, Australia.

[@wemblyfez]

@@Borella309 May I second the nomination, Terry?😉

[@petebeard]

Ah, if only I had a couple of hundred thousand viewers who felt the same way. Your suggestion is both amusing and flattering so thanks a lot. I'll make a point of mentioning you in my acceptance speech.

[@richvanatte3947]

I whole heartedly agree!

[@Borella309]

@@wemblyfez Yes, confirming the nomination would be a great move!

[@neilbeatbeat]

Ahhh, bollox... You guys have beat me to it. So, I'll just echo what's gone before me. Pete, your corpus of work, your knowledge dissemination indeed your very channel itself is what draws me back to KZbin. Salut Maestro.

[@annieodowd6066]

Absolutely wonderful- thank you so much for this spotlight on the genius of Ungermann

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment and I'm pleased you appreciate his work.

[@jaybradley9083]

Your videos brighten my day. As contradictory as it may sound, some video tint my joy with a bit of sadness. We will probably never see this type of illustration again. Today's publications seldom, if ever, feature such delightful images.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for your comment. And you mirror my own conflicted feelings regarding the channel content. I live in hope of a renaissance but I'm not optimistic.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

@petebeard A classmate of mine in college did a double major in English & Art, with the intent of becoming an illustrator. Every novel, short story, etc. she read for her English classes she'd illustrate; she also took several theatre classes involving set & costume design. Which meant that after four years she certainly had an extensive portfolio! I don't know whatever happened to her.

[@melindedemmers264]

Thank you for taking time to research and compile this highly informative and entertaining video on this artist. You show us artists we would probably never hear of if it were not because of your videos. There are so many talented illustrators. 👍🏼❤️

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation, and there are certainly many more illustrators to be featured on the channel, so I hope you'll keep watching.

[@cjdesign5700]

A very fine tribute indeed....bringing his work to light...Thanks You very much.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FenceThis]

Thx so much for this upload Pete. Ungermann is something of a national treasure to generations of Danes raised with his illustrations omnipresent in children’s books, on posters, ads, in newspapers and everywhere and in all likelihood often unaware of his name as it is typically the case for such Jack-of-all-trades artists. You’re absolutely right about the absence of some sort of museum or public accessible collection is bordering on criminal negligence

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation of the video and Ungermann's remarkable work. I'm fairly used to illustrators being under-appreciated but in this case I'm completely baffled.

[@gabriellew6467]

I’m invariably astonished by the ease with which so many of the illustrators highlighted by you change styles so radically. Ungermann being no exception. Okker Gokker Gummi Klokker - oh, who could resist! Thank you - for a change I watched a brand new offering

[@bigblue6917]

I have noticed the very same thing.

[@meucosmos]

Eu pensei a mesma coisa, acredito que eles sejam simplesmente livre, ilustram o que sentem vontade, o que estão vendo, o que precisam e talvez por isso tenha tantos estilos. Talvez ele não quis ficar preso a um estilo único e buscou variar sem medo 😂. Talvez hoje, nós os criadores precisamos aprender a ser mais livre e simplesmente criar.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for another positive response, and it may well be that unconsciously (or perhaps not so much) I gravitate to versatility in approach in the illustrators I feature. But Ungermann was astonishing whatever he did, in my book. One of the best discoveries I've made so far.

[@leighmackay7486]

Your productions set the bar, Pete, and I thank you for them. 🎉

[@petebeard]

And I thank you for your appreciation and support of the channel.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Another fascinating glimpse of excellent art, thank you for sharing this with us all,best wishes....E

[@petebeard]

Always welcome and thanks for the long service.

[@gerardtessers]

Another wonderful artist! I especially enjoyed his posters; with a poster, just like with cartoons, you have one shot and one shot only.... and it is either a hit or a miss: that's why it is a very hard artform. Ungermann nailed it! Thanks again, Pete!

[@petebeard]

Thanks again for another appreciative comment. I like to think I'm a tolerant person but I would struggle to imagine how anyone with a pulse could not be fascinated by Ungermann's work.

[@anniebooo]

Thank you Pete, so appreciated. Very well made hymn to Ungermann. Best regards, Annie

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation. It's very welcome.

[@justicecommander9455]

The simplicity of Ungermann style gets elevated a lot thanks to his endless creativity. Hanne Hansen in particular is such a cute character it's too bad that for the time being there doesn't seem to be any kind of collection of the strips in any language that I could understand...

[@petebeard]

Thanks for your appreciation as always. Can you imagine how well known it would be if it had been American?

[@thaisstone5192]

(19) What a fascinating illustrator. He definitely did not stick to a particular style, which I'll wager can be a bit of a trial when an artist finds an audience for his/her work. Great upload, Mr. Beard. Always a treat for the eyes and the mind.

[@petebeard]

Thanks once more for another positive comment. I've always admired versatility in illustration, and in what passed for my own career I tried to be as diverse as I could.

[@spikel984]

Thanks Pete! More gorgeous illustrations. I was thinking if all your episodes were turned into books, they would be the greatest set of inspirational art books ever! Thanks again for your time and effort you put into these videos.

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation. And regarding books there is some interest in that possibility, although it may (and probably will) come to nothing. Watch this space...

[@dortebuttenschn3764]

I grew up with Okker Gokker, Abel Spendabel and Palle Alene i Verden - and I'd recognise an Ungermann illustration anywhere. THANK YOU! ❤

[@petebeard]

Hello and I wish I had grown up with his work. I was very late in life when I discoverd his wonderful illustrations. Thanks for the appreciation.

[@dortebuttenschn3764]

@petebeard Another Danish illustrator, Ib Spang Olsen, known for his close co-operation with Halfdan Rasmussen, the author of delightfully anarchist nursery rhymes. You'll enjoy mr Olsen's works which, in my view, come close to a mixture of Searle and Giles, as seen through the eyes of an unruly 4-years old. Kindest regards, Dorte

[@petebeard]

@@dortebuttenschn3764 Thanks so much for pointing me in the direction of Ib Spang Olsen. I was completely unaware of his work, and a quick google search indicates I'll be able to gather enough images to make a video. So he's now on the list, but it may take a while for him to get near the front of the queue. I already have a couple of dozen others as works in progress, and all I can say is he will feature, unless I die in the meantime. Not that I have any plans to, just yet.

[@dortebuttenschn3764]

@petebeard I believe I'm your senior by a dozen years or so - but I'll try to keep breathing for a little while yet while watching your delightful videos. Cheers!

[@TexRenner]

Thank you for finding these wonderful images Ungermann created, and I agree there should be website devoted to his memory. Perhaps the right someone will hear you.

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and thanks fr another positive comment. How can there not be a website? Incredible.

[@wemblyfez]

Bravo, Pete, another great video. I was particularly enamored with Ungermann's illustrations for the Edward Lear book; loved all those textures and, of course, the humor. Being slightly biased towards children's book art, I thought he nailed the simple but lively feeling, enhancing the text as any good book illustrator should do (of course, not being versed in the Danish language, I've no idea to the accuracy of the images to text, but they were engaging all the same). Thanks again for this delightful overview. Autumn has brought the annual mistral blowing through the hills of Luburon here in Provence so I've got my extra flannel shirt and sweater as I venture out for my early morning coffee. Hope all is well on you rside of the Big Pond. Stay safe and warm, Peter. Cheers!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm pleased you enjoyed this look at Ungermann's under-exposed output. I have to agree with you completely about the Lear re-write. As far as I can tell it was just this book and tgose lexicon images he created using this technique, and I could take a lot more of them. I hadn't even heard of the Lear original, and I must investigate further. As far as I can tell it's been autumn here ever since spring ended, and under the new government's stringent economies I think summer has been banned for being too enjoyable. In a month or so I'm off to the costa del sol for a week, and it had better not rain is all I can say.

[@matthieujoly]

What you're doing, for the illustrators, the artists, is really important. This is, as you told, "criminal and negligent" that they are not "under the spotlight". Could not say better. We do need as a reminder, what art is, and not only what is considered as the "noble" ones. This is true art, true artists with an amount of imagination that is insane. Again, thanks for the dedication that you're sharing to us !

[@petebeard]

I am extremely grateful for your appreciation of what I'm trying to achieve with the channel. Thanks a lot seems inadequate but it's all I've got.

[@danrend4986]

Wonderful work you are doing by introducing all these artists works to a new audience. I salute you for your great effort, and thank you deeply!

[@petebeard]

Your appreciation is very welcome, and such comments keep me motivated to make more. Thanks a lot.

[@321bytor]

Another great episode, thank you.

[@petebeard]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.

[@lmandrakepoe]

You are a wonderful historian and advocate for the artists of illustration. I have no art background myself but thanks to you I am able to sit back and enjoy the music, the text and the pictures.

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation, and it's good to know the content is appreciated by people who have no vested interest in illustration as such.

[@louislussier6133]

This video, like all those which we have seen in your impressive collection, allows us to discover the immense talent of an artist who deserves to be known. I can just imagine the research that goes into the preparation of your videos, and your passion for fine illustration shines. Thank you

[@petebeard]

Your appreciation of my efforts with the channel to bring these illustrators at least a little more respect and admiration is very welcome - thanks a lot.

[@Cmdtheartist]

Funny how a deceptively simple bit of art can become so meaningful. There's a lot to think about in these images. Thanks, Pete.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks for the comment. And I fully endorse your reflection about simplicity. I don't know who said "less is more" but they certainly had a point.

[@bigblue6917]

Thanks, Pete. Another entertaining and informative videos and such delightful illustrations. And I love the fact that he got to illustrate Edward Lear, a talented artist and illustrator in his own right.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment, and some day I will get around to Lear. His bird wildlife images are breathtaking.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

another fabulous Friday video with Pete! thanks, sir

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for watching and appreciating.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Brilliant! And nice to see an illustrator working well into his 70's and not being cut short like a number of others...

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment, and your observation is absolutely a valid one.But most of that comes from the time they lived in, when expectations were considerably lower than currently.

[@mcrumph]

I've said it before, but will again mention it: You should be classified as a national treasure; although, in England, I suppose that would be an MBE? I also can't understand the difference between views & 'Likes'. Come on, people, show Pete some love. I do have one question. Where do you find all of your examples? I don't want you to give away any research trade secrets, but I would love to download some of the illustrators you speak of & a google search usually doesn't hit the mark. Also, you seem to be the only one on Utube doing anything like this. Utterly unique! As long as you keep making them, I will keep watching them.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your particularly heartwarming appreciation of my efforts with the channel. At the risk of seeming obtuse there really is no big secret about finding the image. The trick is to follow up leads as they arise. So you do an image search for Arne Ungermann and specify large to get decent quality. You can try duckduckgo too as frequently there are other results. But... it doesn't end there. Many of those pictures will have come from sites where there are other examples which didn't come up via your first search. And they can lead to others, and so on and so on. And auction sites such as mutualart and invaluable are pretty useful too. And use the search facility under "all' because that may lead you to a blog or site which has images not found via image search. There isn't time to lay it all out here but this should get you better results when searching. As a wise person said "there's always more toothpaste in the tube"

[@dlschgo]

Some of his early work looks as if it would feel at home in the 1950s and 60s. (1:34) Every episode here is a classic. Thanks, Pete!

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment, and yes, he was well ahead of his time.

[@rewanji]

Brilliant, brilliant work by Mr. Ungermann. Thanks for another hidden pearl Mr. Beard. Cheers.👍🏻👍🏻

[@petebeard]

Your appreciation of the video and Ungermann's remarkable work are both very welcome - thanks a lot.

[@rexharrison6827]

Thanks for showcasing another great illustrator, Pete! I love Ungermann's style, particularly the later period. I'm a bit of a sucker for those 1950s and '60s two-colour and three-colour illustration styles. They remind me of woodblock art - and some of them are, I think! A very enjoyable instalment.

[@petebeard]

Thanks again for another very welcome favourable comment.

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

What a diversity in his graphic work and what an eye for composition! Thank you for putting the spotlight on Ungermann.

[@petebeard]

My pleasure and I'm glad you enjoyed his work.

[@sidilicious11]

I enjoyed learning about Arne and seeing some of his illustrations. There’s something so attractive about good illustrations. I can almost taste them😊

[@petebeard]

Thanks for another favourable comment and I'm glad you enjoyed Ungermann's work.

[@hellie_el]

thank you for the introduction to this amazing talent. what a tragedy his work is so rare, at least here in canada.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment. His work seems to be rare everywhere but Denmark.

[@aikidoshi007]

Thanks Pete, remarkable composition given the scant information available.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot - I do my best with what I can scrape together.

[@patrickkohlman2059]

I have been watching your videos on my television, and because of that have not commented before. I am a big fan of illustration and printmaking, which for some reason is not considered "Fine Art". I find in your refreshing videos a treasure trove of Graphic Artists that beg to differ with this misconception. I am myself, an artist, frustrated by convention, and my parents, as so many of the featured creators seem to be. They, fortunately, have risen to the challenge and been successful, whether it was the era, or by sheer force of personality, I don't know. I have found other outlets for my creativity thankfully, but admire those who have been able to carry on in the graphic arts and make a career of it. Keep up the good work, and know in me you have a kindred spirit!

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your comment - and I agree that TV is undoubtedly the best platform for the channel. Pity about the comments though. I've yet to meet a fellow illustrator whose parents thought illustration was a good career path. My own spring to mind, and I enjoyed rubbing their noses in it when I became at least moderately successful.

[@patrickkohlman2059]

Ha ha ha haaaa

[@bentationfunkiloglio]

Beautiful illustrations. Thank you so much for sharing them.

[@petebeard]

My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed his work.

[@G.L.McCarthy-vr1oe]

Absolutely amazing work this artist produced! Thank you so much for highlighting his art!💙💜

[@petebeard]

Thanks - I'm pleased you appreciate Ungermann's work.

[@johnmay8481]

Thanks again Pete. Informative and entertaining

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot. I try to be both in the making of these videos.

[@tompuce84]

Thx for the vid, as usual, loved the show!!

[@petebeard]

Thanks again for another favourable comment. The video isn't performing as well as I'd hoped it would so your comment is more than usually welcome.

[@Anna-uy9dm]

I can even begin to think how this type of research is done. Amazing work!!

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation.

[@simonward-horner7605]

Thanks, Pete. A truly wonderful artist and, as usual, an excellent production by your good self. As for the Hans Andersen illustrations, Only one is for The Tinderbox. The rest are for The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

[@petebeard]

Ah, thanks for that. I confess I've never read Andersen ( I should probably be ashamed) so a mistake was inevitable.

[@simonward-horner7605]

@@petebeard never mind. I was all excited at being able to point it out, such is my sad life. Keep up the good work!

[@sailordude2094]

I'm so happy I subscribed to your channel, thanks for telling me about all these great artists! I think I want the painting @15:12 on my wall, I wonder if I can find it.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing. And you might be in luck - that image comes from the site Etsy, but you will need to be quick as it says there is only one copy in stock. Just do an image search for Ungermann on google and you'll see the picture, which leads you to the site.

[@farginargle]

Wow! Definitely a great talent, I absolutely love this guy.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment. You have very good taste.

[@alanbunce7448]

Wonderful! Thanks

[@petebeard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the comment.

[@TheLoneAnimator]

His illustrations for "Matador" were used on the full-screen credits cards at the start and end of each episode. "Matador" is about life in a small Danish town between 1929 and 1947, focusing on various people. The series was popular both in Denmark and my native Sweden.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the information. I was puzzled by them not being landscape format for screen.

[@jespernystad]

Dear Pete Beard. The no. 1A Danish illustrator of that period is Sikker-Hansen. Please take a look. His wallpaintings in Frederiksberg Townhall (Copenhagen) are absolutely mindblowing in the coloring.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for your comment and suggestion. I have featured him in the unsung heroes series but could not find enough visual examples to make a whole video.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

Wonderful! I recognized many of the 8lilkustrations. My aunt had some ofcthe ceramic plates.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for your appreciation of this video.

[@futuristica1710]

One of the great Danish illistrators! In the tv show Matador, the vignettes are used in the beginning together with the titles of the episodes.

[@LB-vu2yc]

And a little resume. There is a franchise of Matador things with Ungermans drawings

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment and the explanation. I did wonder.

[@musar03580]

Thank you for your continuing videos featuring various illustrators -- very informative and inspiring, too. Would you consider reviewing the life and work of George Hinke? I think he is probably most well known for his mid-century illustrations for the book, Jolly Old Santa Claus. I know very little of his work apart from the illustrations in this book. There is no Wikipedia article under his name, and I find very little about him elsewhere online.

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation. And for the suggestion - I had never heard of him. You are unfortunately right, he is almost completely unknown or at least unrecorded. There seem to be quite a few pictures although not enough to make a video with, and what there are seem to be obsessively Santa-themed. Sorry I can't find out more about him either.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thanks.

[@petebeard]

You are most welcome.

[@jerrystaley1563]

Arne Ungermann Another interesting video although Ungermann's work might be described as "unique" by some, others (me) might feel it "weird" or "strange." Perhaps this is why the Nazis left him alone during their occupation of Denmark. I did like his cute renditions of Hanne Hansen though. Also, I thought his idea of the young boy (Palle?) waking up alone in the world was an intriguing dream of many young boys. Lottes transformation to giant proportions was a clever take on many a young child's dream of resisting the dominance of adults in their world. He's not my cup.of tea but appreciate your telling us of his work.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the favourable comment, even if Ungermann isn't your cup of tea. For me he is both weird and unique, and now an all time favourite. What does that say about me, I wonder?

[@shadowxxvii200]

Again. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

And vice versa too...

[@rogeremmerson]

Fabulous.

[@petebeard]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@GuillermoAlonsoSotoGomez]

HERMOSO❤❤

[@petebeard]

Muchas gracias.

[@mijiyoon5575]

His animal ones are wonderful *Thanks Pete*

[@petebeard]

Thanks to you as always.

[@leestevenson1236]

Thank you Pete.

[@petebeard]

You are very welcome.

[@12theotherandrew]

I really like this fellow and his eclectic crazy sense of humour.

[@petebeard]

Me too, and thanks a lot for your appreciation once more.

[@arteriopame]

Bela Pesquisa e muito bom gosto!

[@petebeard]

Muito obrigado por apreciar meu trabalho no canal.

[@hlebo]

Hello Pete. Another fine video. I have long wondered: when you use jazz piano for your background music, what is the source? Many thanks, Harlan

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation. And wonder no more about the music. I do use a few differnt sources downloaded from youtube, but sometimes fall foul of copyright law so extreme caution is required. But if you are downloading just for your own amusement there will be no problem. Try something like "1950s cool jazz compilation". But on this video they are all from youtube's own free music library and guaranteed copyright free. These are by someone calling themselves Track Tribe.

[@wynnschaible]

Another excellent choice! It would seem that a light-hearted touch like Ungermann's could be greatly needed around now. Alas, i think we'll see a return of real-life "Hanne"s first!

[@petebeard]

Thanks fo the comment and I find his work a real tonic for the troops in the face of our current state of global and national affairs.

[@pauldow1648]

Thank you

[@petebeard]

My pleasure.

[@やまもも-g4x]

Yeah? Danish Ungaman? unga…💩? The illustrations of the Christmas tree and canopy bed are so cute!😍 Red and gold by the window Is the last one a street lamp? Amazing 😮✝️

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment, although I don't understand the emojis. And yes it is a street light.

[@SaraMercer-v6i]

I like his use of color and whimsey.

[@petebeard]

Me too, and thanks a lot for your comment.

[@jill-ti7oe]

👍

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MrVorpalsword]

luvly

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot.

[@stevendavis2122]

Was it a deliberate mistake putting the shadow of the cats tail the wrong way on the thumbnail?

[@petebeard]

Now that;s what I call observation. I had missed it completely. But of course Mr. Ungermann is not in a position to respond.

[@stevendavis2122]

@@petebeard I was curious to see wether it was a deliberate mistake by Mr Ungermann, and I had missed a hidden allegory.

[@petebeard]

@@stevendavis2122 Hello again, and your question prompted me to check the original Edward Lear story. But there was no reference to this reversed shadow, so I suspect it was just a mistake.

[@stevendavis2122]

@@petebeard Going to have a look into this gentleman’s work in more depth.

[@johnmay6090]

Sounds like you really "put in" on this vid. I was surprised that the occupying nazis allowed him to publish those books. Anyway, thanks for another pleasing video. Cheers.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for another favourable response to a video on the channel. Greatly aporeciated.