These wonderful illustrations of Herman Vogel before radio and television crammed with interesting details must have been a real joy to the general public. Thank you Pete most interesting.
Beautiful! I found myself stopping the video over and over to admire his work close-up. A great selection of music as well. Thanks for another entertaining video, Pete!
(37) ENCHANTING!!! How wonderfully well-balanced his "busy" panels were; one could stare at a single panel and take hours poring over the details. Great upload, Mr. Beard!!!
Thanks for this video, Pete. I remember after I had discovered Vogel I went on an internet search for him and one of the results was a video of yours, perhaps a survey type one in which he was one of several artists mentioned. I think his work is outstanding, and particularly enjoy how he plays with scale and graphic conventions, having tiny scenes around, below or above the main one, how sometimes the characters emerge from holes in the page, how he combines calligraphy and scenery, how the lettering can sometimes look like relief carving, and on and on. His characters are so multifarious and sharply imagined, their costumes complete and expressive. I can think of two illustrators that have similar energy, although in vastly different ways: Sergio Toppi and Richard Scarry.
A stunning presentation, as always, Mr. Beard. Vogel's mastery of detail is extraordinary. Thank you for this sumptuous offering and also for identifying the background music.
Thanks for the latest video, Pete. This has got to be the best education I've even had. I find it remarkable that Vogel could produce such images to such a standard week after week.
In case you're interested in the text and it's translation on the picture at 15:18: Der junge Fuchs "Mein Vetter Reineke", sagt ein Junger Fuchs, ist ein Kriecher, ein Heuchler, ein Halunke - kurz, ein Kerl, den man sich zum Vorbild nehmen muß!" (Reinecke = Fuchs) The young fox "My cousin Reineke," says a young fox, is a sycophant, a hypocrite, a scoundrel - in short, a guy who one must take as a role model!" (Reinecke = fox) Thank you very much for introducing me to this interesting artist 🥰
2:20 Got here faster than the lady in this picture said, ‘wait, I get a say in what happens to the tribe? A choice of husbands? Let’s ride!!’😂😂 (And yes, I know that wasn’t true for all tribes. ) 5:07 and the bunnies? So cute! And I want that house.😢 I see why you chose him-the battle and action scenes are so well done!✌️♥️🗳️🟦
Pete, I'm really ignorant of the process: How were pen & ink drawings transferred to a metal plate for engraving. I assume this was well before the "Art-O-Graph"--! Thanks for showing us this beautiful artwork.
While I admire the technical skill and output of this artist i cant help but feel that work like this has a toxic effect on a nation’s identity. It romanticizes a nation’s troubled past, ignores the social problems of the present and objectifies other peoples. I don’t hold illustrative art to the same standards as “fine art” i.e. a deep meaning or inventive technique that’s not generally its purpose but i still think it should be judged by its societal impact. After all There are many techniques at an illustrator’s disposal to present a more holistic view of society such as satire ,realistic depictions of peoples every day life both foreign and domestic and depictions of tragic mistakes in a nations history etc. It was of a special importance in the time before photography and when literacy rates were much lower when most peoples worldview were informed by images like these. There are also many long lasting effects that can come from images and ideas like these, particularly when they are copied or iterated on by later artist. Even if an artist’s intentions were good, they are all too easily subverted for racist propaganda sometimes generations later. Finally I would just like to say I don’t expect every illustrators work to express my worldview especially those in the past but more honest and holistic work even when [and perhaps especially] it’s negative can be a window into a people’s thoughts and feelings who differ from my own, both historically and contemporary. And that is the foundation upon which the bridge of empathy can be built, which is always of societal benefit.
Pure Communist critique standards, and like everything Left applied one-sidedly. Vogel's depiction of a mythic past is somehow bad, but what about Picasso's disgusting propaganda for the despicable Kim dynasty? Let art be art!
These wonderful illustrations of Herman Vogel before radio and television crammed with interesting details must have been a real joy to the general public. Thank you Pete most interesting.
A welcome tonic in these cruel days and nights....many thanks Pete
Vogel's work is amazing as are the engravers who transcribed his work, stunning illustrations.
Another fortifying dose of sublime enlightenment 😃
What a fine eye for details by this illustrator and a wonderful sense of composition and lighting.
Pete, your work is a treasure!
Beautiful! I found myself stopping the video over and over to admire his work close-up. A great selection of music as well. Thanks for another entertaining video, Pete!
(37) ENCHANTING!!! How wonderfully well-balanced his "busy" panels were; one could stare at a single panel and take hours poring over the details. Great upload, Mr. Beard!!!
As has been my previous experience, I come away from this biography entertained as well as educated. Thanks!
Thanks for this video, Pete. I remember after I had discovered Vogel I went on an internet search for him and one of the results was a video of yours, perhaps a survey type one in which he was one of several artists mentioned. I think his work is outstanding, and particularly enjoy how he plays with scale and graphic conventions, having tiny scenes around, below or above the main one, how sometimes the characters emerge from holes in the page, how he combines calligraphy and scenery, how the lettering can sometimes look like relief carving, and on and on. His characters are so multifarious and sharply imagined, their costumes complete and expressive. I can think of two illustrators that have similar energy, although in vastly different ways: Sergio Toppi and Richard Scarry.
Greetings from South Africa!
i like his maniacially drawn details around the main objects
A stunning presentation, as always, Mr. Beard. Vogel's mastery of detail is extraordinary. Thank you for this sumptuous offering and also for identifying the background music.
Vogel's pen and ink work seems to have been an inspiration for Hal Foster of Prince Valiant fame.
Wow, what a great artist he was, I think this the best of videos so far, i will enjoy watching this again. Thank you Pete.
Wonderful stuff, thank you
His talent was miraculous
Much of his work is very Germanic, as to be expected. Though I’m no artist, I greatly appreciate your meticulous research.
Thanks for the latest video, Pete. This has got to be the best education I've even had. I find it remarkable that Vogel could produce such images to such a standard week after week.
I like it very much. these are masterpieces on the level of Gustave Doré.
In case you're interested in the text and it's translation on the picture at 15:18:
Der junge Fuchs
"Mein Vetter Reineke", sagt ein Junger Fuchs, ist
ein Kriecher, ein Heuchler, ein Halunke - kurz, ein
Kerl, den man sich zum Vorbild nehmen muß!"
(Reinecke = Fuchs)
The young fox
"My cousin Reineke," says a young fox, is a sycophant, a hypocrite, a scoundrel - in short, a guy who one must take as a role model!" (Reinecke = fox)
Thank you very much for introducing me to this interesting artist 🥰
Beautiful.
Truly a master in his field! Alas, was this Germany of scarcely more than a hundred years ago? It seems much much longer...Adé, adé, du Heimatwelt...
Great video as always.... This guy reminds me of Gustave Dorre (sp?) Thank you!
Doré.
Thanks for another video~!
2:20 Got here faster than the lady in this picture said, ‘wait, I get a say in what happens to the tribe? A choice of husbands? Let’s ride!!’😂😂
(And yes, I know that wasn’t true for all tribes. )
5:07 and the bunnies? So cute!
And I want that house.😢
I see why you chose him-the battle and action scenes are so well done!✌️♥️🗳️🟦
2:03 ... Now there's a ship's figurehead you don't see every day!
Pete, I'm really ignorant of the process: How were pen & ink drawings transferred to a metal plate for engraving. I assume this was well before the "Art-O-Graph"--! Thanks for showing us this beautiful artwork.
Thank you for another great video 😊
Vogel means Bird
👍
4:39 at Easter no one can hear you scream.
I certainly agree his work in monochrome is amazing and yet the color images were still more impressive. Thanks for the video
While I admire the technical skill and output of this artist i cant help but feel that work like this has a toxic effect on a nation’s identity. It romanticizes a nation’s troubled past, ignores the social problems of the present and objectifies other peoples. I don’t hold illustrative art to the same standards as “fine art” i.e. a deep meaning or inventive technique that’s not generally its purpose but i still think it should be judged by its societal impact. After all There are many techniques at an illustrator’s disposal to present a more holistic view of society such as satire ,realistic depictions of peoples every day life both foreign and domestic and depictions of tragic mistakes in a nations history etc. It was of a special importance in the time before photography and when literacy rates were much lower when most peoples worldview were informed by images like these. There are also many long lasting effects that can come from images and ideas like these, particularly when they are copied or iterated on by later artist. Even if an artist’s intentions were good, they are all too easily subverted for racist propaganda sometimes generations later. Finally I would just like to say I don’t expect every illustrators work to express my worldview especially those in the past but more honest and holistic work even when [and perhaps especially] it’s negative can be a window into a people’s thoughts and feelings who differ from my own, both historically and contemporary. And that is the foundation upon which the bridge of empathy can be built, which is always of societal benefit.
Pure Communist critique standards, and like everything Left applied one-sidedly. Vogel's depiction of a mythic past is somehow bad, but what about Picasso's disgusting propaganda for the despicable Kim dynasty? Let art be art!