Modern Masters whose works (illustrations) have reflected the Golden Age of the past

For my money it would have to be Bernie Wrightson's seven year odyssey.. his Magnum Opus... 40+ illustrations for Mary W.Shelley's Frankenstein -or- the Modern Prometheus. Words simply escape me on this one....

It's still a living tradition, thank goodness. I'll have to get Mary Shelley! The Gothic is a marvellous genre - Poe was a great inspiration for illustrators.

#1 Charles van Sandwyck is an example of an illustrator inspired by the greats of the past. Recently he produced a lovely set for 'Wind in the Willows' for Folio Society. His first venture there was Andrew Lang's 'Blue Fairy Book'.

There's a rather obscure set for "Wind in the Willows" done by Art Suydam that I rather enjoy - look that one up if you have a chance...

johnnyapollo,
Thank you. I will investigate.'Wind in the Willows' has attracted quite a few illustrators, as has 'Alice in Wonderland'. Much as I admire Arthur Rackham, his versions of these two classics leave me cold. Probably because (in my opinion) his style doesn't suit these works.
Any other obscure 'Wind in the Willows' out there.

The oddest Alice book I own is one illustrated by Salvadore Dali - there's a recurring them of Alice as this sketchy stick figure holding a hoop. The book is wonderfully presented with loose signatures - one for each chapter with the center page a lithograph (each is supposedly remarked by Dali - they're mostly dribbles and sprays of black ink).

I'm kind of with you RE Rackham - I don't think the Alice books were his best - it's my understanding that only the French edition of the first book came in a S/N edition - the English wasn't signed.

I don't really care for Rackham's Wind in the Willows either - just not the "line" he does best, but I really like Michael Hague's Wind in the Willows.

Factoid: A. rackham's last work was on "The Wind and the Willows".. to be precise.. his last illustration was that of the Rat and Mole loading their boat for a picnic. His daughter Barbara remembers his great exhaustion and the extreme difficulty he had in getting it done. He suddenly discoved that there were no oars in the boat. His daughter trid to persuade him that this was a detail that did not matter, but he insisted that everythinG must be right, and with great labor he altered the drawing and put in the oars. He passed away shortly thereafter...... It's a simple drawing, yet interesting to note its modifications under such illness and looming death.

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A moving story. Such dedication and perfectionism.

Does Anyone like the work of Sulamith Wulfing???????

#10. Yes.. very beautiful art. The linework has a somewhat light and airy feel to it. colours used are quite soft and expressive... absolutely beautiful work. Wikipedia and google images give good examples of her life and works of art. Here is a great link... http://wulfing.artpassions.net/

Many thanks for the link. A great site! I especially like the way that the soft, almost faded pallette is combined with touches of rich, deep colour. How did you come upon her work??

#12 I've been collecting, investing, and loving illustrated and original art for quite some time (over 30 years). Also was an art history major in college.
My most favorite golden age artists are: Franklin Booth, Willy Pogány, Coles Phillips, and William Timlin. (Rackham, J. Wilcox Smith, W. H. Robinson, Dulac, J. A. St. John, and J. Clement Coll are also some of my very favorites!)

#13 Wow! Sounds amazing! I've been a working artist for twenty years but own only a modest collection of art books (sniff, sob, cringe). Do you like any of the Golden Age Pulp illustrators ??

#14 Ah yes.. the pulp artists.... I absolutely admire the works of James bama, Alex Raymond, Frederick Blakeslee, John Walter Scott, A leslie Ross,
Robert G. Harris, William George, and Ernest "Darcy" Chiriacka.. just to name a few.....

#14
Do you have a website with your work?

#16 Not yet, but I'm working on it!!

I think I can empathize...mine hasn't been updated for years....
But, get yours up, so we can see your work.

Will Do!

It's been a pleasure to follow up on your recommendations for contemporary artists with a 'golden age' feel. I also love Charles van Sandwyk's Wind in the Willows as mentioned previously - it's a gloriously put together book (see here for some of the illustrations: http://www.foliosociety.com/book/WNDB/wind-in-the-willows), and would also recommend Niroot Puttapipat to the group (see here for some of his work: http://www.theartworksinc.com/folio/puttapipat/puttapipat.htm).