See all books authored by heinrich kley, including more drawings by heinrich kley, and the lost art of heinrich kley, volume 1. This collection includes all the sketches from kleys two. Irreverent, bizarre, whimsical, and mocking, kleys penandink drawings rank among the most imaginative satirical cartoons of all time. Another book on henrich kley worth checking out is the the drawings of heinrich kley by dover which contains numerous spot illustrations of his work and his imaginative universe where elephants ice skate and crocodiles do alpine climbing. Heinrich kley is the author of the drawings of heinrich kley 4. The lost art of heinrich kley, volume 1, is a great book, great reproductions with many kley pieces ive never seen before. Maryland, 2012 the lost art of heinrich kley, volume 2. Buy a cheap copy of more drawings by heinrich kley book by heinrich kley. Aug 25, 2012 the lost art of heinrich kley, volume 1, is a great book, great reproductions with many kley pieces ive never seen before. It was such a discovery for me, as i love this kind of line art and. The drawings of heinrich kley dover fine art, history of art paperback july 7, 1997 by h. The three books are definitely recommended and don. Both books are in paperback and published by picture this press. Karlsruhe parkthor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It was such a discovery for me, as i love this kind of line art and had no idea about his existence. The drawings combine savage humor with brilliant draughtsmanship. The drawings of heinrich kley by kley heinrich abebooks. Will let me borrow a book of heinrich kleys pen drawings that i think are amazing. Steeped in sarcastic wit, his images appeared in the german magazines jugend and simplizzimus before debuting in the united states, where they inspired the disney artists who created the film fantasia. Kley s drawings combine savage humor that cuts to the bone with unbelievably brilliant draughtsmanship.
More drawings by heinrich kley book by heinrich kley. Kley comes from karlsruhe, germany, which has a notable zoo probably where he studied the animal anatomy that he tosses off so easily. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. T his list of resources includes all the images from the heinrich kley seminar at comiccon 2014. Everyone who is interested in pen and ink technique should have this book in their library. Kleys drawings soon appeared regularly in the art magazine jugend and the newspaper berliner illustrierte zeitung, as well as in simplicissimus. Volume two also breaks new ground by being the first book to present a large number of kleys paintings and preparatory drawings, some reproduced directly. The contents of all four of these books were gathered in 1961 into two marvelous dover titles. Heinrich kley author of the drawings of heinrich kley. The art of heinrich kley clearing the field by heinrich klein all things ruffnerian, a design blog and more. Irreverent, bizarre, whimsical, and mocking, kley s penandink drawings rank among the most imaginative satirical cartoons of all time. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. By guest author joe procopio publisher, lost art books if youve encountered heinrich kleys.
See more ideas about drawings, sketches and illustration. The drawings of heinrich kley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Another book on henrich kley worth checking out is the the drawings of. This compilation draws upon his skizzenbuch i and ii 190910 to present 200 fantastic images that blend savage humor with brilliant draughtsmanship in sketches of humans, animals, and curious combinations of the two. Within a year langen published skizzenbuch, a separate book containing 100 of kleys penandink drawings, which was followed a year later by a second book, skizzenbuch ii.
Neither volume overlaps with past books on kley, as nearly none of these. What little reference i can find on him is an introduction to a 1968 borden book titled the drawings of heinrich kley. Theres an directness and personal quality to drawing with ink or pencil or charcoal, devoid of the orchestral grandeur of an oil painting, that dances in front of your eyes nakedly unashamed of. Especially since a lot of the work here was illustrations for books, which are often confusing out. Heinrich kley april 15, 1863 in karlsruhe 1945 in munich was a german illustrator, editorial illustrator and painter kley studied practical arts at the karlsruhe akademie and finished his. Kley s best drawings appeared during the first quarter of this century. In 1937, coronet magazine introduced americans to the work of heinrich kley with three special issues featuring kleys wildly imaginative drawings of cavorting beasts and naked nymphs, of. Dec 08, 2014 the first book is all about drawings and the second one includes a lot of color stuff. All the art here is from his satirical period, as i have nothing else to draw upon.
Unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social satirists of modern times. Book cover shows three grotesque nude figures two men and one woman seated on roof of an ornate building. This collection includes all the sketches from kleys two books, leutuno viecher 1912 and sammelalbum 1923, except those which have already appeared in the previous dover. This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social satirists of modern times. The drawings of heinrich kley dover fine art, history of art. Neither volume significantly overlaps with past books on kley, as nearly none of.
This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the. This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists. Blakes illustrations for the book of job, william blake. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Heinrich kley project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Everyone who is interested in pen and ink technique should have this book. Volume one focuses on kleys ink drawings, and reprints for the first time a substantial selection of his illustration work for childrens books and adult genre fiction, a side of kleys career previously unexplored in other collections. This is part of their master draughtsman series and not to be confused with the dover book. Overview this is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social satirists of modern times. Excerpt from back cover this is another collection of the graphic, vivid sketches of heinrich kley, one of the most diabolically talented cartoonists of our century. Heinrich kley book art, illustration, vintage artwork. Kleys drawings combine savage humor that cuts to the bone with unbelievably brilliant draughtsmanship.
A beautiful composition featuring two satyr type characters admiring a lady, who seems displeased at being. The drawings of heinrich kley and more drawings of heinrich kley. Bizarre, whimsical, mocking human and animal fantasies. Special resource list for the heinrich kley seminar at comiccon 2014. Several of these sketches have been reprinted time and again. This is an excerpt from my new books, the lost art of heinrich kley volumes 1 and hope. Neither volume overlaps with past books on kley, as nearly none of. Neither volume overlaps with past books on kley, as nearly none of these drawings have been collected and reprinted since their original publication a century or more ago. The looseness of the lines are so expressive and full of movement.
Drawings of heinrich kley h kley irreverent, bizarre, whimsical, and mocking, kleys penandink drawings rank among the most imaginative satirical cartoons of all. Vivid sketches of heinrich kley, one of the most diabolically talented cartoonists of the twentieth century. Dover publications new york 1961 the lost art of heinrich kley, volume 1. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The drawings of heinrich kley dover fine art, history of. Drawings of heinrich kley this is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social satirists of modern times. No matter what stage artists are in their careers, its necessary to look toward the future eager to learn and to be better every day, writes artist and bestselling author marcos mateumestre framed ink, framed perspective vol. This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social sat. Steeped in sarcastic wit, his images appeared in the german magazines jugend and. More drawings by heinrich kley first printing from the estate of nick meglin. Heinrich kley books list of books by author heinrich kley. The drawings of heinrich kley by kley, heinrich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This compilation draws upon his skizzenbuch i and ii. Buy the drawings of heinrich kley by heinrich kley isbn.
Heinrich kley 18631945 abandoned painting to focus on his penandink drawings. This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by heinrich kley. Black and white drawings fill up this wonderful book on a great artist. The drawings of heinrich kley dover fine art, history of art 9780486200248 by kley, h. By guest author joe procopio publisher, lost art books if youve encountered heinrich kleys work, it has undoubtedly left an impression. The lost art of heinrich kley collects over 450 rare.
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