Saturday, May 28, 2011

Inspirational Illustrations: Observers and Other Onlookers

One of my favorite movies of all time is Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "Rear Window". The story is about a man laid up in his apartment with a broken leg and nothing to do during the heat wave but watch his neighbors from out the window, following their lives and their stories. Similarly, the artist in these illustrations create a viewpoint character for us to identify with, even though we are ultimately watching the watcher.

Please view responsibility. Remember Santa Claus and Ceiling Cat are all watching you. Enjoy!



J.C. Leyendecker



Ernest Chiriaka




Harry Anderson



Franklin Booth



Norman Rockwell



Frank Dicksee



Ernest Chiraika



Herbert James Draper



James Avati



Joe Bowler



Pruett Carter



Ben Wohlberg



Pruett Carter



James Bingham (and with multiple observers too!)



Edward Frederick Brewtnall
who is apparently looking back at last week's post



Elbert McGran Jackson



Tomer Hanuka



Alex Raymond


Next Week:

Wednesday: Admirable Artists: Franklin Booth

Saturday: Inspirational Illustrations: Pesky Pirates

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