Saturday, December 10, 2011

White Bear King

An out and out homage of Kittelsen by the ever great William Stout.

Have I ever mentioned what a big fan I am of Stout's artwork?

William Stout — White Bear King Valemon — after Kittelsen

Theodor Kittelsen — Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon — 1912

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4 comments:

  1. docnadDecember 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen a bad drawing by William Stout. Here Kittelsen presents a fantastical atmospheric image, while Stout's version is a forceful and powerful graphic statement.

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  2. Thomas Haller BuchananDecember 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Yes, it's almost shocking to see the difference between the two versions, and then almost shocking to see the similarities.

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  3. AnnieDecember 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I enjoy it when you post comparisons. They each evoke a completely different feeling. Kittelsen's bear is friendly, and the figure innocent and dreamlike. The scene is pacific. Stout's bear is fierce and menacing, and the woman aloof and domineering.

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  4. Thomas Haller BuchananDecember 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Nicely & concisely analyzed, Annie.

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