Wednesday, November 30, 2011

1950-74 Part 2

Part 2 is here!

Andy Warhol

No other illustrator captured more of the teenage fashions during this time than Andy Warhol. He used a lot of bright colors, which was new for illustrators. He felt that the colors were just as important as the illustration. in 1956 alone, Warhol earned over $100,000 for his illustration work. Below are a few illustrations that grabbed the attention of many.

Andy Warhol, Woman with flowers and plants, 1960.

Andy Warhol, Woman and car, 1959.

Andy Warhol, Six handbags in a frame, 1958.

Andy Warhol, Stamped Shoes, 1959.

Andy Warhol, Man in Black, 1960.

Continuing Demise of Illustration

During the 60s, the illustration industry continued to decrease in magazine publications. Covers of illustrations were only occasionally featured, and photography continued to increase in preference and quality. Editorial illustrators included Rene Bouche, Alfredo Bouret, Tod Draz, Tom Keogh, Eric Stamp, John Ward, and Audrey Lewis. The deaths of Eric and Bouche marked the end of the 'old school' illustrators, with the exception of Rene Gruau who continued to make a mark on fashion illustration with his bold outlined drawings and dynamic style, below seen in a Dior perfume campaign. In general, Illustration was becoming used specifically for advertising, underwear, or accessory features. Around this time was when photographers and their muses became well known and a new type of celebrity such as David Bailey, Jean Shrimpton, Twiggy, and Justin de Villeneuve. Below are examples of illustrators works during this period.

Rene Gruau, Original Illustration for advertisement for Dior Perfume, 1967.

Rene Gruau, Advertisement for Jaeger, 1954.

Rene Bouche, Advertisement for Pringle, The Queen, June 1953.

Eric Stemp, Raincoats and Tweeds for Simpson's Catalogue, 1971.

End of Part 2!

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