Thankyou Pete, your series have helped me develop a much deeper appreciation for illustration and it's modern history. It can't be understated how much illustration has subconsciously shaped how we see history itself.
Hello to you and many thanks for your appreciation of the work. It always amazes me how much focus is given to 'proper' art as a sign of historical change, and illustration barely gets a look in.
@@petebeard "Proper art" hangs in museums and the parlors of the rich and well to do. Illustration lets us see the visual and cultural landscape of the everyday person and can give a look into how they thought and saw the world. Cultural conflicts can be seen playing out on the covers of Colliers magazine.
Another delightful selection of interesting illustrations. You also choose the musical background with impeccable taste. Giving information and making the process fun - you do it so well
Hello again, and yes they were certainly weird and wonderful. I must admit I'd already forgotten who he was and had to refresh my memory by watching again.
Hi there and thanks to you for watching and liking. Even though it made a series of three there were loads of great French illustrators I left out and more I've only just found out about. They're all in the pipeline now and I hope eventually to feature them all.
Another wonderful video. I was familiar with the big names here, but most were new to me. As a musician, I especially appreciated the very appropriate selection of background music. The piece accompanying the "early illustration" chapter, _Browning_ or _The Leaves Be Green_ by William Byrd is very familiar to me, it being a favorite of many gamba consorts that I played in. Thanks again. Cheers from rainy Vienna, Scott
Thanks as usual, and because of the constraints of copyright I struggled then and cntinue to do so now to find even remotely usable music. So it's particularly rewarding when a viewer comments on it favourably. I'm a bit embarrassed now, though - I should have used exclusively French tunes.
Hi again and thanks for your continued support. That music is called Paris ballade No.1 and it's by Dana Boulé. It can be downloaded from youtube and there's plenty more by the same composer/performer.
Oh so happy to have come upon your channel! What a treasure trove. Very much lookung forward to many hours of pure joy. Thank you so much. A happy new subscriber!
Beautiful! Would have easily passed my first year in Art History back in 1977 with this enjoyable visual lecture. Today, I'm forever Artistically Inspired.
I’m too busy watching all of these postings to stop and comment. Apologies. I love this content and the flawless presentation. Perfect narration, soothing voice, calm and thoughtful commentary. Great work!
Thanks a lot. Apologies for missing him out. If it's any consolation I missed out almost as many as I included. I may well add him to the list of unsung heroes for a future instalment if I can find enough information and visuals.
Hello and thanks. The names are listed in order of appearance at the end. You can always screengrab for reference.But yes I should have captioned them and that's what I've done with later videos.
pete beard thanks. Only just finished the video and realized my mistake. Your shows are not only visually sumptuous but also soothing to the ear and interestingly informative.
Hi Dennis Thanks for the positive response. I was an illustrator for over 40 years but officially I'm retired now. I do still take occasional commissions but not often. If you search 'pete beard portfolio' it's on youtube as a showreel of sorts and I'm still represented (in theory at least) by the illustrators agency. Google will take you there. Pete
Hi Pete can you tell me the name of the first song you play at the very beginning and very end of the video? Love your videos, play them every night while we sleep
Hi to you It's by Dana Boule and I think (but I'm not sure) it's called tomorrow never comes. I took it from a compilation of french music which seems to be non-copyright
An absolute delight for history buffs and art lovers! I am hopelessly and happily addicted.
Hello and many thanks for your positive reaction to the channel. Long may yur addiction continue.
Beautiful 😍 😊
Thankyou Pete, your series have helped me develop a much deeper appreciation for illustration and it's modern history. It can't be understated how much illustration has subconsciously shaped how we see history itself.
Hello to you and many thanks for your appreciation of the work. It always amazes me how much focus is given to 'proper' art as a sign of historical change, and illustration barely gets a look in.
@@petebeard "Proper art" hangs in museums and the parlors of the rich and well to do. Illustration lets us see the visual and cultural landscape of the everyday person and can give a look into how they thought and saw the world. Cultural conflicts can be seen playing out on the covers of Colliers magazine.
Another delightful selection of interesting illustrations. You also choose the musical background with impeccable taste. Giving information and making the process fun - you do it so well
Many thanks for your favourable comment.
Wow, amazing! I love French humour and these illustrators certainly deserve admiration. I look forward to watch part 2 … tomorrow.
Hello again and thanks a lot. Im glad to see you are working through the back catalogue - I wish more viewers would do that.
@@petebeard And plenty more to enjoy!
Richard Breton had some astonishing creature creations. Very interesting indeed. Thank you.
Hello again, and yes they were certainly weird and wonderful. I must admit I'd already forgotten who he was and had to refresh my memory by watching again.
Very intriguing and well produced series. Thank you for creating it.
Hi there and thanks to you for watching and liking. Even though it made a series of three there were loads of great French illustrators I left out and more I've only just found out about. They're all in the pipeline now and I hope eventually to feature them all.
Wonderful! Thank you. I have a print of "Le Chat Noir" framed, in my home. I love this great art you're presenting!
Oh I love this poster
Another wonderful video. I was familiar with the big names here, but most were new to me. As a musician, I especially appreciated the very appropriate selection of background music. The piece accompanying the "early illustration" chapter, _Browning_ or _The Leaves Be Green_ by William Byrd is very familiar to me, it being a favorite of many gamba consorts that I played in.
Thanks again. Cheers from rainy Vienna, Scott
Thanks as usual, and because of the constraints of copyright I struggled then and cntinue to do so now to find even remotely usable music. So it's particularly rewarding when a viewer comments on it favourably. I'm a bit embarrassed now, though - I should have used exclusively French tunes.
That harmonica is beautiful.
Excellent resume me and thank you for printing the names at the end! A good prompt for further research!
Yesss!! My culture! My people! Amazing series!
As a Frenchman, I'm deeply thankful for all this research and sharing.
as previously stated,
a most excellent series Mr Beard!
I love that opening tune. Thank you for all your posts. They are always eye opening.
Hi again and thanks for your continued support. That music is called Paris ballade No.1 and it's by Dana Boulé. It can be downloaded from youtube and there's plenty more by the same composer/performer.
@@petebeard I've been trying to find French accordion music for a long time. This has the flavor I've searched for in squeeze box music. Thanks
I know this is currently 5 years old, but I so enjoy this and all of your postings! They make me want to become an illustrator! ❤️✨✨✨
Hello and thanks a lot. I'm glad that my back catalogue still gets some views, and I hope they remain uploaded for some time to come.
Oh so happy to have come upon your channel! What a treasure trove. Very much lookung forward to many hours of pure joy. Thank you so much. A happy new subscriber!
Hi there and welcome to the channel. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you continue to find work you enjoy and admire.
Start off a new great series many thanks Pete
Beautiful! Would have easily passed my first year in Art History back in 1977 with this enjoyable visual lecture. Today, I'm forever Artistically Inspired.
Hello and thanks a lot for your positive response to the video. I hope you'll continue to find inspiration fromthe channel.
Wow. What an incredible gold mine of a channel you have. Very beautiful videos
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel. Positive feedback is always welcome.
Holy Sh’t !!!! Your the best!
Thank you for another excellent informative video. Looking forward to part 2
Hi Steve
Thanks for the positive respomse. Part two should be out in a few weeks
As always, your videos are illustrative and educative. NOW I know more. Thank YOU.
Hello and many thanks for your positive response to the videos. A comment such as yours always makes my day.
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I’m too busy watching all of these postings to stop and comment. Apologies. I love this content and the flawless presentation. Perfect narration, soothing voice, calm and thoughtful commentary. Great work!
Hello again and I'm glad you paused long enough to make this very flattering comment. I hope the channel continues to be of interest to you.
I love your work. It's an excellent video. I'm gonna watch the others. Greetings from Argentina.
Hello and many thanks for your appreciation. I hope you continue to find the channel interesting.
excellent work!
Hello and thanks fot your positive comment.
i'm on part 1
Hello and thanks for watching. I hope you'll find more that's interesting and subscribe.
Awesome video, i would've love to have seen you talk about L.M. Boutet De Monville too, his artwork is just as good
Thanks a lot. Apologies for missing him out. If it's any consolation I missed out almost as many as I included. I may well add him to the list of unsung heroes for a future instalment if I can find enough information and visuals.
@@petebeard I definitely would love that, his version of Joan of Ark is very cool stuff
You are an entertaining expert!
What a nice thing to say. I hope you'll continue to watch the channel.
Great video 👍thank you
Hello and I'm glad you liked it.
Excellent show.
Hello and thanks. The names are listed in order of appearance at the end. You can always screengrab for reference.But yes I should have captioned them and that's what I've done with later videos.
pete beard thanks. Only just finished the video and realized my mistake. Your shows are not only visually sumptuous but also soothing to the ear and interestingly informative.
Interesting; I just wish the background music weren't that loud.
Formidable, comme d'habitude!
Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Somewhere down the line I hope to do others, particularly Italy. So much to do, so little time...
@@petebeard But what a GLORIOUS way to spend that time!
I loved the avant-la-lettre steampunk.
I really love your work Pete! I'm assuming you're an illustrator, if so, will you post your artwork as well?
Hi Dennis Thanks for the positive response. I was an illustrator for over 40 years but officially I'm retired now. I do still take occasional commissions but not often. If you search 'pete beard portfolio' it's on youtube as a showreel of sorts and I'm still represented (in theory at least) by the illustrators agency. Google will take you there.
Pete
Awesome, I found your portfolio, thanks Pete!
Hi Pete can you tell me the name of the first song you play at the very beginning and very end of the video? Love your videos, play them every night while we sleep
Hi to you
It's by Dana Boule and I think (but I'm not sure) it's called tomorrow never comes. I took it from a compilation of french music which seems to be non-copyright
pete beard I found it! It’s Paris Ballade. Thank you so much for providing me the info!
Music by Chopin
No mention of Louis la Breton, who did the sixty nine illustrations in "Dictionnaire Infernal" by Jacques Collin de Plancy
Well spotted. Many others too.
Nice, now I can wiscrack about where the name of the Brand "Caran d' ache" comes from
It's weird that they took the name - after all he didn't use coloured pencils.
Could you please make a video about Andrew Loomis thanks you
Hello and it isn't just about Loomis but I have featured him in unsung heroes of illustration 53, so I hope you approve.
Meci, mon ami
Nitpicking a bit but Benjamin Rabier and Henry Gerbault don't have the appropriate time code in the video. Apart from that, great video as always!
Hello and thanks. I'm afraid I don't have any say with time codes - that's something the gremlins at youtube decide and they invariably cock it up.