Just a quick one today featuring four ads from the 1950s.Unfortunately I don't have any information about the artists involved.
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Saturday, 4 April 2020
Monday, 10 December 2018
The Boozy Art of Diving
The last Art of Diving featured Russian divers in the old brass helmets and, at the risk of stereotyping, I'm sure they'd approve of the theme of this post!
Here's a selection of diving-themed ads for various alcoholic products. As ever, the Art of Diving recommends that you do not drink and dive!
1910. Artist unknown but the poster was produced by the famous printer and lithographer F. Champenois.
1938. Artist unknown.
1950. Artist unknown.
1954. Painted by Robert Smullyan Sloan.
Just to show it wasn't just "Deep Sea Divers" who liked a tipple! 1956. Painted by Richard Deane Taylor.
1957. Artist unknown.
1968. Artist unknown.
Here's a selection of diving-themed ads for various alcoholic products. As ever, the Art of Diving recommends that you do not drink and dive!
1910. Artist unknown but the poster was produced by the famous printer and lithographer F. Champenois.
1938. Artist unknown.
1950. Artist unknown.
1954. Painted by Robert Smullyan Sloan.
Just to show it wasn't just "Deep Sea Divers" who liked a tipple! 1956. Painted by Richard Deane Taylor.
1957. Artist unknown.
1968. Artist unknown.
Monday, 6 August 2018
The Timely Art of Diving
Work has been keeping me very busy lately so I haven't had a chance to work on the blog. Today I finally had some time on my hands(!) so here's a quick look at a couple of watch advertisements.
For some reason, Universal-Genève decided not to show the actual watch in this ad! The artist obviously had some knowledge of dive gear as he's drawn the exhaust bubbles coming from the right place.
This Aquamax ad features a typically happy cartoon diver but the artist doesn't seem quite as knowledgeable about how scuba equipment actually works!
And here's a display stand for the Timex Skindiver watch which features a nice piece of artwork. Unfortunately I couldn't find a bigger picture of it.
For some reason, Universal-Genève decided not to show the actual watch in this ad! The artist obviously had some knowledge of dive gear as he's drawn the exhaust bubbles coming from the right place.
This Aquamax ad features a typically happy cartoon diver but the artist doesn't seem quite as knowledgeable about how scuba equipment actually works!
And here's a display stand for the Timex Skindiver watch which features a nice piece of artwork. Unfortunately I couldn't find a bigger picture of it.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The Commercial Art of Diving
Diving was often a popular subject matter for print ads back in the '50s and '60s. These three were all done in a cartoon style.
1956. Drawn by Ted Key (Theodore Keyser, 1912-2008). Key is best known as the creator of Hazel, a single-panel cartoon that appeared in the Saturday Evening Post and was later syndicated in newspapers. He also created the Peabody's Improbable History segment for the animated series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.
This 1958 ad for Crane Valves is by Stan Ekman (1913-1998) who more commonly worked in full colour. He painted covers for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Colliers and produced a number of ads for RCA Whirlpool fridges and washing machines. His most widely seen work is undoubtedly the American Airlines logo.
This ad from 1960 announces the attendance of the R.D. Wood Company at the American Water Works Association's annual conference. I'm afraid I don't know the identity of the artist but I'm sure you'll be delighted to learn that the company were manufacturers of the Matthews Fire Hydrant.
1956. Drawn by Ted Key (Theodore Keyser, 1912-2008). Key is best known as the creator of Hazel, a single-panel cartoon that appeared in the Saturday Evening Post and was later syndicated in newspapers. He also created the Peabody's Improbable History segment for the animated series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.
This 1958 ad for Crane Valves is by Stan Ekman (1913-1998) who more commonly worked in full colour. He painted covers for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Colliers and produced a number of ads for RCA Whirlpool fridges and washing machines. His most widely seen work is undoubtedly the American Airlines logo.
This ad from 1960 announces the attendance of the R.D. Wood Company at the American Water Works Association's annual conference. I'm afraid I don't know the identity of the artist but I'm sure you'll be delighted to learn that the company were manufacturers of the Matthews Fire Hydrant.
Saturday, 11 March 2017
The Financial Art of Diving
Today's blog features a selection of ads for financial companies.
1963. I always forget my crowbar when I go diving. Just as well I never find any treasure!
1967. Looks to me like she's got her hair caught in her tank valve and he's having to sort it! Still, at least they can laugh about it, knowing their finances are taken care of. Smug b********!
This 1985 ad is one of a series for New England Life by Rowland B. Wilson (1930-2005). He also illustrated children's books and had cartoons published in the likes of Playboy, Esquire, The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post. In the 70s he worked for Richard Williams' animation company in London and later worked as a pre-production designer for the Walt Disney studio. You can see some of his work for The Little Mermaid here. (Click for a larger image).
1963. I always forget my crowbar when I go diving. Just as well I never find any treasure!
1967. Looks to me like she's got her hair caught in her tank valve and he's having to sort it! Still, at least they can laugh about it, knowing their finances are taken care of. Smug b********!
This 1985 ad is one of a series for New England Life by Rowland B. Wilson (1930-2005). He also illustrated children's books and had cartoons published in the likes of Playboy, Esquire, The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post. In the 70s he worked for Richard Williams' animation company in London and later worked as a pre-production designer for the Walt Disney studio. You can see some of his work for The Little Mermaid here. (Click for a larger image).
Sunday, 26 February 2017
The Serial Art of Diving
Ooops! Sorry about the typo in the title - that should read, The Cereal Art of Diving!
I think these are fairly self-explanatory. I believe the Corn Flakes cover dates from the mid-fifties. The Shreddies ad is from a '60s British comic (Click for a larger inage).
I think these are fairly self-explanatory. I believe the Corn Flakes cover dates from the mid-fifties. The Shreddies ad is from a '60s British comic (Click for a larger inage).
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Speargun Special part 2
Part two of our look at spearguns and spearfishing.
This 1956 ad for Voit scuba equipment is typical of the times in featuring spearfishing, as can be seen by the cover of the U.S. Divers/Aqua Lung catalogue from the same year.
All the years I've been trying to impress the ladies and I never realised the secret was to dangle a dead fish in front of them! Mind you, things might have moved on since 1966.
Not sure why that diver is trying to spear that nice ray on B Knight's Ladybird Books cover from 1967. Bad diver!
The diver on this 1976 stamp from Grenada certainly has a long speargun. Must be compensating for something! And spearfishing obviously makes you go bald so don't do it! It's not worth the risk!
This 1956 ad for Voit scuba equipment is typical of the times in featuring spearfishing, as can be seen by the cover of the U.S. Divers/Aqua Lung catalogue from the same year.
All the years I've been trying to impress the ladies and I never realised the secret was to dangle a dead fish in front of them! Mind you, things might have moved on since 1966.
Not sure why that diver is trying to spear that nice ray on B Knight's Ladybird Books cover from 1967. Bad diver!
The diver on this 1976 stamp from Grenada certainly has a long speargun. Must be compensating for something! And spearfishing obviously makes you go bald so don't do it! It's not worth the risk!
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
The Thirsty Art of Diving
Diving can be thirsty work so here's another selection of ads for various beverages. As always, the Art of Diving advises you to only consume alcohol after you've finished diving.
This Pepsi ad from 1960 was one of a long-running series featuring "The Sociables". (Leif Peng of the Today's Inspiration blog has put together a nice collection of Pepsi ads here.) I don't know who the artist was for this one I'm afraid. (Click on image for larger version).
This ad for LeJon Vermouth dates from 1958.
John Gilroy produced many famous Guiness posters starting in 1930 and continuing until the mid-sixties. Many of them had more than one version as with this example:
Dr Pepper used the same idea of the "drink-as-cylinder" in 1984. I wasn't sure whether or not to include this one but then I thought, "What's the worst that could happen?!" (Click on image for larger version).
We finish with three very different 7-Up ads. Sorry ladies but this one from 1964 says it's the man's mixer!
This striking design is by Bob Peak who started his career in advertising, including work for Pepsi's "The Sociables" series. He's probably best known for his film posters which include Apocalypse Now, The Spy Who Loved Me, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Excalibur, Rollerball and the first five Star Trek films.
Finally we have this late 60s example which I would suggest was inspired by the design of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine.
This Pepsi ad from 1960 was one of a long-running series featuring "The Sociables". (Leif Peng of the Today's Inspiration blog has put together a nice collection of Pepsi ads here.) I don't know who the artist was for this one I'm afraid. (Click on image for larger version).
This ad for LeJon Vermouth dates from 1958.
John Gilroy produced many famous Guiness posters starting in 1930 and continuing until the mid-sixties. Many of them had more than one version as with this example:
Dr Pepper used the same idea of the "drink-as-cylinder" in 1984. I wasn't sure whether or not to include this one but then I thought, "What's the worst that could happen?!" (Click on image for larger version).
We finish with three very different 7-Up ads. Sorry ladies but this one from 1964 says it's the man's mixer!
This striking design is by Bob Peak who started his career in advertising, including work for Pepsi's "The Sociables" series. He's probably best known for his film posters which include Apocalypse Now, The Spy Who Loved Me, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Excalibur, Rollerball and the first five Star Trek films.
Finally we have this late 60s example which I would suggest was inspired by the design of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
L'Art de Plongée
For no other reason than I happen to be in Paris this week, here are some images with a French connection.
I'm not sure what this 1950 lottery poster is saying so I'll assume it's something about not taking your money diving with you! Wise words.
This ad for Gibbs SR toothpaste is also from 1950.
These stamps from two French territories appeared in 1968 and 1971 respectively.
The painting by A. Fedin from this 1963 Tout L'Univers cover first appeared in the 1960 US publication, The Golden Treasury of Knowledge.
As far as I can tell, this ad not only claims that Perrier is wildly sparkling but also that it's crazy and they like it!
I'm not sure what this 1950 lottery poster is saying so I'll assume it's something about not taking your money diving with you! Wise words.
This ad for Gibbs SR toothpaste is also from 1950.
These stamps from two French territories appeared in 1968 and 1971 respectively.
As far as I can tell, this ad not only claims that Perrier is wildly sparkling but also that it's crazy and they like it!
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
The Refreshing Art of Diving
Today's entry features three ads for 7-Up, dating from 1957, 1958 and 1961 respectively. Unfortunately I don't know the names of any of the artists. Please follow the example of the orange diver in the third ad and only drink alcohol when you've finished diving!
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