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[@artscience9981]

Thanks Pete for creating this series. It is so interesting to see the work of the artists at the same time you hear about their lives and times.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot. It's very rewarding to know people appreciate the work of these relative unknowns.

[@TexRenner]

Best quarter hour of my week. Thank you,

[@petebeard]

Hi again and thats a very nice thing to say. Surely not true though?

[@TexRenner]

@@petebeard Admittedly a slow week, and it isn't yet ended, but your videos truly are always very high up my list of delights. I look forward to the next.

[@justicecommander9455]

Another fantastic video. Regardless of his life choices Theo Matejko ability with the pencil/charcoal is just amazing, thinking about the little time he had to realize those sketches in the zeppelin and the tight space he had to work with it shows a great ability to capture the essential.

[@petebeard]

Hello and that thought passed through what's left of my mind too. I also wondered why they hadn't used a photographer to record the event, but can think of no good reason.

[@justicecommander9455]

@@petebeard I will take a shoot in the dark and say that at the time photography machines were to bulky for the little space the zeppelin had and left also too many residue in the air.

[@petebeard]

@@justicecommander9455 I can be remarkably dim sometimes. That makes total sense.

[@gabriellew6467]

Irresistible Bradley Incredible Winter Impressive Boucher Imaginative Matejko (though no brownie points for war propaganda!) Four more illustrators, all so very talented, enjoying the spot light years after they have slipped from recognition. Thank you

[@petebeard]

Your continued apprecciation of the unsung series really does convince me it's time to return to it in 2025. Thanks a lot for the incentive.

[@irangel1958]

Always entertaining, inspiring and educational. Thank you as always for the time and effort, we are indeed the beneficiaries.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thanks for your conrinued support and appreciation. Such comments mean a lot to me.

[@carlcotton1753]

Always full of wonders! Thank you

[@petebeard]

Hi Carl - glad you are still enjoying the content.

[@bryanroland9402]

Thanks for another pleasant trip through cultural history. I have time for art in all its forms but what I find particularly attractive about your wonderful series is this. Illustration, being linked to almost the entire spectrum of literature as well as adverts, fashion, technology, politics and more, reflects cultural developments and the changing ethos to an extent that paintings and sculptures in a gallery do not reach.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for the comment. I feel pretty much the same way, although there are some 'isms' I could happily live without. But illustration really is a gallery for the masses, and like much popular culture is a reflection of the time and context it was created. Only music has made a similar abiding impression on my life.

[@greggoreo6738]

Hear! Hear! You hit squarely the bulls eyes of all the demographics and psychographics that's the basis for all commerce, culture and, sadly, wars! You have written exceedingly well...almost a mission statement for beard's marvelous output. Respectfully submitted for your consideration Gregg Oreo Long Beach Ca Etats Unis

[@greggoreo6738]

Hear! Hear! You hit squarely the bulls eyes of all the demographics and psychographics that's the basis for all commerce, culture and, sadly, wars! You have written exceedingly well...almost a mission statement for beard's marvelous output. Respectfully submitted for your consideration Gregg Oreo Long Beach Ca Etats Unis

[@bryanroland9402]

@@greggoreo6738 Why, thank you. Pete's series is, I believe, already an unrivalled history of this much underrated art form and it will stand forever as a legacy that will earn the gratitude of those who discover this treasure in the future.

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

I absolutely love Bradley. When I went to Massachusetts College of Art in 1966, fellow students told me my style evoked Beardsley. I immediately looked him up. I must say, it was his style NOT his subject matter. 🤣 You know already I LOVE your series. My only regret, Pete, is that you are not my neighbor. I could listen to you for hours! ❤️ Shirley

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and thanks as ever for your kind and flattering remarks. I must say when I first became aware of Beardsley in my teens it was his 'daring' subject matter that most appealed, because it seemed to chime with the whole hippie underground thing. Then I grew up. Interesting that Bradley was so like him stylistically, and it could beg the question, who influenced who?

[@lindaking9222]

Another enjoyable quartet of illustrators,especially Bradley,always liked woodcuts with wartercolour

[@petebeard]

Hi agan and thanks. Condisering his importance in the scheme of things Bradley does seem to be very overlooked.

[@rickcroucher]

I was pleased to see another installment posted. A feast for the eyes and brain. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello again Rick, and thanks as ever for your kind comment.

[@TheMarkEH]

Splendiferous, as usual! Thanks for keeping up such a steady output of these outstanding episodes Pete.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks again. I'm trying to keep to a schedule of around one every 10 days. If I can keep it up I might actually get to the end before the man with the scythe knocks on the door...

[@melizen2]

Thank you for introducing me to 4 more artists I hadn't known of - although certainly Milo's children illustrations look delightfully familiar ~ I find I'm taken by Boucher's imagination, his use of simple/sophisticated line and color ~ And as always your choice of musical accompaniment is just right ~

[@petebeard]

Hi again and thanks. Many of the French illustrators I feature - including Boucher - are relatively new to me, and I really like them for being so un-Rockwell, if I can put it that way.

[@albertcscs]

Another wonderful video Pete! A little sad to see two such talented American illustrators as unsung, but time marches on. Bradly was always one of my favorites, and clearly displayed the most European influence by the art nouveau movement, of which he was a master. Winter's early book work was very much influenced by Rackham/Dulac, and he was one of the best colorists of early fantasy art in the US. They were two of the best not from the Brandywine school.

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks as ever. I'll e-mail you in a bit when I have placed my order...

[@wildfood1]

Thank you!

[@petebeard]

You're welcome as ever. I never get tired of viewer's appreciation.

[@betybp302]

Thank you for your content, it´s lovely! it´s always exciting to learn about so many different artists

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation of this video, and I hope you'll subscibe and carry on watching some of the other content.

[@clealinden7755]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! . . .Well, I just can't say it enough!!

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm tempted to keep typing 'thankyou' in response, but suffice it to say I'm deeply grateful for the level of your appreciation. Long may it continue.

[@clealinden7755]

@@petebeard Indeed, and save those precious digits for the next installment!

[@johncollado1151]

Hi Pete... thanks again for another great video. My favorite is of course, Milo Winter.

[@petebeard]

Hello John and I'm really glad you continue to find illustrators to enjoy. Regarding Winter I think it's a great pity he 'modernised'. I try to be open minded but that Little Golden Book style is one I really have no time for.

[@louiscypher7090]

I'm sure most people don't appreciate the time and effort you put into publishing these videos. Very well presented and more importantly narration.

[@petebeard]

Hello and as long as some viewers such as yourself do appreciate that these things aren't just conjured out of thin air then my effort hasn't been in vain. Thanks.

[@michaels7889]

Some of these book illustrations really trigger long lost memories of family life. In particular I was thinking of Milo Winter and the illustrations to Gullivers Travels, so vivid. My parents must have had some really good books around in those early years before the devastations hit us.

[@michaels7889]

But what most comes through is my own careless neglect of my own talent and skills later.

[@petebeard]

Hello again Michael. When it comes to that sort of thing there's a line behind me. One of the curses of age is the hindsight it provides about the paths taken or not taken. I find wine helps in that regard..

[@deborahwall7447]

Thank you, Pete. These are not only well done, but also a source of great joy for me and I cannot thank you enough for the work that you put into them. Stay well and see you next time! Deborah Wall in Athens, Ga. USA

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel content. It means a lot to know viewers enjoy the work of these sadly under-appreciated illustrators. I hope you keep watching.

[@deborahwall7447]

@@petebeard Every episode is inspiration!

[@kaito2005]

Hi Pete, just wanted to let you know that I love your video's. I have learned about so many great illustrators from watching your video's. They even helped me with my graduation project. I hope you keep educating us for a long time!

[@petebeard]

Hello and favourable comments such as yours are really important to me, and convince me that I must be doing something right - for once. Many thanks.

[@CFinch360]

Love, love, love your videos! As soon as the intro music begins I start getting excited. Like Pavlov's dog ha ha ha

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks a lot for your favourable and funny comment. It's great to know the channel is appreciated.

[@TheMikester307]

Wonderful to have a new one up so soon after the last one! And the video is marvelous as always!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks as ever for your comments. Yes the horse is a nice piece of observation, and I'm now trying to stick with a schedule of every 10 days or so. Ironically, Covid has been a help in that regard, as I have basically been under house arrest. And regarding Slobodkin, I have either already done him or he's in the queue, but I can't remember which. I'll check and get back to you

[@lalaland2107]

Love this channel

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot!

[@simonward-horner7605]

Excellent, and all new to me. Thanks, as ever!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm glad to have introduced these forgotten greats to you. Thanks for the comment.

[@simonward-horner7605]

@@petebeard always a pleasure.

[@TheMikester307]

I just started watching this, but I had to say "LOL!" about the expression on the horse's face on the title card!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and having checked Slobodkin is currently languishing in a folder marked 'unsung heroes 112'. Yes I really do have a list that long - and then some. Pandora's box. But it's more than likely he'll appear somewhat sooner as I frequently move them up and down the pecking order.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

More fascinating and alluring stuff. I had the briefest flashback to Rupert whilst enjoying Winter. So much is evocative of so much. Big thanks as ever.

[@petebeard]

Hi again, and it does seem that the series does serve as a sort of virtual time machine for those of us who are past the first flush of youth. I try not to fall prey to nostalgia, either with illustration or music, but both used to be so much better...

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

@@petebeard I think the world is very rapidly approaching a state in which nobody will be able to deny that "it was better in our day". The feel of everything is different and more worrying than it was in the 20th century and though I am prepared to take my share of the blame I have never owned one car never mind two, and would have been quite happy if supermarkets had never given us plastic bags. It's all vey worrying.....

[@dbensdrawinvids8390]

I think I had one or two of Winters' childrens books when I was a young 'un. Really enjoying Metejko's poster work, too.

[@petebeard]

Hello again. Thanks for the comment and I must admit Milo Winter was yet another I hadn't previously known about. The early work was great I think.

[@unclearety9371]

an amazing video as always. this is some really lovely art and I'm glad to have learned of it from you!

[@petebeard]

Thanks - your comment is greatly appreciated.

[@glynstimpson]

Great wonderful as always

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Your usual excellence. Thanks.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm glad you continue to appreciate the content.

[@andielines]

thank you fabulous as always.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thank you for continuing to watch the channel and comment favourably.

[@Banner_Bearer_of_Eternity]

Thank you very much Pete! Great episode, the works of Will Bradley are fascinating. I've never heard his name before, but I had his bicycle advertising image which was mistakenly attributed to diferent artist. It's nice to know the real name behind this particular work and see many others just as great.

[@petebeard]

Hello and yes I have fallen victim to 'wrong attribution' a couple of times and had to make apologies for it. I've even seen it ofor work that has been clearly signed by someone else. My life would be a lot easier if they all signed and dated their work...

[@MrPhotodoc]

Not surprising there are no dislikes for this one. Everything was just wow!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your various positive comments about the channel and your subscription. Regarding Wolverton it's a funny thing but I've read a fair old bit about Crumb (I'm a huge fan) and can't remember a singe reference to the influence on his style.

[@neillgj]

Dear Mr Beard, thank you for Milo Winter's Billy Popgun. In 1912 Mifflin advertised Billy's adventures as the equal of Alice in Wonderland (Carroll.) More indebted to Winsor McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland comic series, Billy's nighttime adventure and miniaturisation takes place in the field and marshes outside his home's side gate with its sliding bar. The 350 limited edition is an object of beauty. Vellum spine and fully gold blocked front board with its fine typeface and thumbnail of Bunny rather than Billy on its back plate laid onto the trade edition. Each of the 8 plates with a scrolled text at the bottom and protective tissue. A lovely and beautifully told tale. Spoiler alert !!! The pearl he gives to his mother is seen by her as just a stone.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thanks for your insight. How I wish i could see the original book - and the paintings, if they still exist. I must confess Milo Winter was previously unknown to me and the early work stands up against the better known contemporaries very well. Given my own downward career trajectory I try to not be judgemental, but it's a real pity he later went so generic in his style and characterisation.

[@neillgj]

@@petebeard US publishers were close to demons. Rand McNally produced its 1st Windermere Classic (Gulliver's Travels) in direct competition with Scribner. Milo Winter illustrated most of the 30 years worth of volumes. Cost cutting reduced the number of plates and the quality. 3 phases. Family held until only very recently. Winter's 3 books for Mifflin are contemporaneous and are HUGELY better productions. In the UK, publishers were equally bad. I have seen letters to E J Sullivan from both Dent and Macmillan that would make one cry. Truly. Dickens and his illustrators is another example. Sorry about your downward career trajectory. You should take pride in your videos. They are excellent. Beautifully prepared and wonderfully presented.

[@petebeard]

Hi again, and thanks again for your knowledge and insight, and appreciation of my work. I didn't intend the comment about my former career to sound like self-pity. It was simply a way of mitigating the judgemental comment I made about Winter's later work. I've produced some reak turkeys in my time is what I meant.

[@JoseOliveira-kc4tr]

Muito Obrigado! Thank you so much! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@petebeard]

Obrigado e você é sempre bem-vindo. (thanks to google translation!)

[@A0A4ful]

Brilliant as always, Pete! In spite of the context that he illustrated in, and his empathy for the Nazi regime, was it normal for Matejko and his fellow artists to be branded and tarnished by the Allies victors? Albert Speer, Hitler's chosen Architect, did his prison time after his conviction by the War Tribunal, and died in post war West Germany. I don't think he practiced post release - just wrote a memoir. His son is an Architect, practising till today.

[@petebeard]

Hello and you raise an interesting question, which I've looked into and not really found a wholly satisfactory answer. Yes, some came through the defeat relatively unscathed and continued to enjoy success post-war, but others were undoubtedly sanctioned for their ideological excesses. And not by the allies, but more by the collective guilt felt by German society. It seems they were considered an embarrassment. I think the allies had bigger fish to fry at Nuremburg.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Again, four more artists I'd not heard of, unsung no more!!

[@petebeard]

Hi and it would be good to think at least a few people have now discovered them. Unfairly overlooked in every case, I tgink.

[@iangillham9647]

Lovely stuff as always!

[@petebeard]

That's good to know. Cheers as usual.

[@johnmorgan5495]

Brilliant

[@petebeard]

Thanks as usual.

[@pprehn5268]

great

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot.

[@ViiViienn]

Спасибо!! THX! ❤

[@petebeard]

Hello and you are welcome . Thanks for watching.

[@julesw3506]

Hi Pete, I was wondering if you would consider the Irish illustrator Hugh Thomson for a future video? I don't know if he qualifies as 'unsung' or not but his works are still incredibly beautiful to look at, especially those he did for 'She Stoops to Conquer', 'Quality Street' and 'The School for Scandal'

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for the suggestion In fact he's been on the list for quite a while now, and I've already collected some great images and even roughly written his bio. But he's not that near the front of the queue (it gets longer by the day). But he'll be featured hopefully sooner rather than later. Any more suggestions are more than welcome.

[@mijiyoon5575]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@GigaBrowser]

Just curious, why do you always use a horse illustration for the thumbnails?

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks for both comments, which I'll roll into one reply. The horse (although it isn't always a horse) came from the idea of the 'hero'. I thought it would be amusing to use the horse and noble rider as a continuing theme. Now it's become game I play with myself to see how long I can keep the theme going. And regarding your question about artwork size and where the originals might be I'll try to keep this as short as I can but it wont be easy. Original drawings and paintings were usually created 50 to 75% bigger than intended print size, but this wasn't a hard and fast rule. Some poster art was created considerably smaller than the final printed size, and if you worked with woodcut or traditional lithography they were same size as printed. Originals are quite scarce for a number of reasons. Most frequently... 1. They were in many cases considered worthless, and were lost or destroyed. 2. Some such as Rackham and Dulac sold the originals to private collectors. 3. The method of creation meant there was no actual 'original' as the printed image was the result of different print runs. And that's just the short version...

[@GigaBrowser]

@@petebeard Wow, I really appreciate your reply. I knew you would have a good answer too, I read a really old comment where you said the views you get here are much better than the lack of attention afforded by your small classes of individuals, so it's exciting to learn from an actual teacher on KZbin and help vindicate all your hard work. Thanks for all you do, Pete. See you in the next one!

[@emptyentertainments7914]

Thanks Pete - Theo Matejko from talented artist to sad propagandist ,it taints the the pleasure.

[@petebeard]

Hello, and I'm surprised nobody has yet accused me of being a closet Nazi, given how many of these Germans who went wrong feature in the series. Some have said I shouldn't show the work but that is never going to happen on my watch.

[@emptyentertainments7914]

@@petebeard Hi Pete, your series is excellent I have nothing but respect and admiration for you undertaking of showing theses various artists and would not have you limit you explorations in an way.. My comment was not about you or the series, I would not change anything or censor a word or image. It is about the artist Theo Matejko and my reaction to his work from enthusiasm for his early work to discomfort at his later work. It is like watching Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will " or D. W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation." brilliant works of art but tainted. works of art. Should they be censored NO of course not. And I can admire propaganda, the work of the early Soviet revolution , Mayakovsky, Klutsis. etc or the fantastic almost surreal posters of the Chinese revolution. Watching your series stimulates thinking about the nature of art and talent beyond your presentation. I am glad to have discovered Theo Matejko and all the artists that you have presented. Your series is one of the finest things on KZbin. Please keep up the good work. I look forward to the next installment no matter the artist, subject or country of origin. Thanks

[@petebeard]

Hi again. Yes I was well aware - and pleased - that you weren't criticizing me for his inclusion. So if my reply suggested otherwise I apologise and it was not meant that way. I sometimes think this is a poor substitute for actual dialogue, and meaning or nuance can be easily lost or misconstrued. I was just grateful that like me, you feel the history needs telling, however unpleasant.I very much hope you'll continue to comment.

[@terracotta3401]

Sir, i suggest you put yourself in one of this list... cause i don't want u to be an unsung hero of illustration yourself🥺💔

[@petebeard]

Hello and that's a nice thought. But it's too late for that - I was forgotten in my own lifetime, unlike these heroes!

[@eliduvall1]

+100 :)

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot!