tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post7570700244263970015..comments2024-03-18T14:05:31.316-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Ben Stahl's Ben-Hurleifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-43949094837514273382010-11-05T11:22:44.011-04:002010-11-05T11:22:44.011-04:00I think Wes could do with taking a cold bath, he s...I think Wes could do with taking a cold bath, he seems to be getting a little over-heated.Rob Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-23745584139267337212010-11-04T22:21:04.506-04:002010-11-04T22:21:04.506-04:00“Ben Stahl loved women.”
Although I’m not crazy a...“Ben Stahl loved women.”<br /><br />Although I’m not crazy about his “muddy” style, I have to agree with this statement and that these are brilliant examples of that love. The swell of the breast of the girl in the pink coat, the healthy and strong flat stomachs of the girls in “Strange Reunion” and “Bitter Sand” (why is this girls so pale though? – wouldn’t she be a deep swarthiness?), the incredible thighs of “The Lady . . . “ , the delicate knees and beautiful face of the circus girl, all attest to his incredible appreciation of what makes women so beautiful to men. His art proves the validity of the “objectification” of women. They are worth it . . .<br /><br />Another fantastic posting. thanksWesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-17567661120808058842010-11-04T18:47:26.611-04:002010-11-04T18:47:26.611-04:00Wonderful works--the last one is so powerful.Wonderful works--the last one is so powerful.Etsy Vintage Communityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650699146776487007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-60132871633542755512010-11-04T17:33:02.770-04:002010-11-04T17:33:02.770-04:00Awesome, gorgeous art. Thanks for all your work co...Awesome, gorgeous art. Thanks for all your work collecting these pictures. I love this blog :)Heather Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535376783728835286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-34748547950722015092010-11-04T16:35:02.835-04:002010-11-04T16:35:02.835-04:00TI brings in subjects Light Years away from each o...TI brings in subjects Light Years away from each other...<br /><br />As apart as things may be: They somehow stay and stick together.<br /><br />ONE WORLDRichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-50205975880329342512010-11-04T15:13:49.077-04:002010-11-04T15:13:49.077-04:00As said before, I've never been a fan of Ben S...As said before, I've never been a fan of Ben Stahl. I'm still not. But....have to admit, the guy would take on difficult subjects and those epic historical portayals....almost fearlessly! He seemed to revel in such assignments.....light years away from my type of work and thinking. He was definitely an important illustrator in our time. Thanks, Leif.....a good post.Charlie Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-82062475948402899272010-11-03T23:02:32.976-04:002010-11-03T23:02:32.976-04:00Interesting that there's no painting illustrat...Interesting that there's no painting illustrating the gay relationship between Ben-Hur and Messala either on the poster or in the film book.Rob C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-80521077880024504912010-11-03T15:34:23.233-04:002010-11-03T15:34:23.233-04:00I believe Reynold Brown painted the poster. 99% ce...I believe Reynold Brown painted the poster. 99% certain.Joe Juskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372481990907532158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-30752197709228877912010-11-03T15:32:07.716-04:002010-11-03T15:32:07.716-04:00Scott;
I'm not sure if Stahl did the actual B...Scott;<br /><br />I'm not sure if Stahl did the actual Ben-Hur poster. He did the six paintings in today's post, two of which were a part of this particular version of the poster I found at Heritage Auctions. Also, I'm very curious to see this Stahl chapter in that book you mentioned!leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-6367095239135128402010-11-03T02:13:47.662-04:002010-11-03T02:13:47.662-04:00Ben Stahl is really a national treasure. What I fo...Ben Stahl is really a national treasure. What I found interesting was how closely he drew from historic classics for these illustrations. In particular, his crucifiction is uncanny in resemblance to one of the stages in Rembrandt's crucifiction etching ("http://www.awakentoprayer.org/CRUX.JPEG")<br /><br />Thanks for another great, and inspiring, post.mr. pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151658067576158331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-10275389260773881902010-11-02T14:21:23.570-04:002010-11-02T14:21:23.570-04:00I did not know he had done the BenHur poster. That...I did not know he had done the BenHur poster. That's an icon.<br />I have not sought out alot of info on him, but<br />has everyone read the chapter on Stahl in Concept and Composition by Fritz Henning?SCOTT CAPLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383231992299446364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-75716873400717373852010-11-02T13:46:59.630-04:002010-11-02T13:46:59.630-04:00That monolithic Ben-Hur film poster had always str...That monolithic Ben-Hur film poster had always struck me as very appropriate to this monumental movie.<br /><br />"He obviously leaned, tilted and even distorted some of his figures to convey high energy and action."<br />I read this text below the Golgotha illustration: before, looking at the picture, I had said to myself: "Wow! That looks El Greco-like."Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-85888428697039297982010-11-02T13:11:08.921-04:002010-11-02T13:11:08.921-04:00My parents had the soundtrack album or something t...My parents had the soundtrack album or something that had these illustrations in them. I remember studying the brush work, cloth folds, and lighting. I don't paint like that myself but it's impressive. Thanks for bringing back some memories and showcasing this art.Joel Brinkerhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367156808507565022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-32759408127438104092010-11-02T12:34:23.020-04:002010-11-02T12:34:23.020-04:00I've never seen these. They're incredible!...I've never seen these. They're incredible!!! Thank you so much for posting these!!!!Joe Juskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372481990907532158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-40040590869143424682010-11-02T10:36:20.498-04:002010-11-02T10:36:20.498-04:00Thank you for these wonderful recollections, and t...Thank you for these wonderful recollections, and the historical perspective on the evolution of Stahl's technique. The personal memories, far from mere nostalgia, give added strength to the context of your insights, Mr. Watson. Again, thanks for bringing these pictures to life, and adding to the wealth of this incredible blog and indispensable resource.Vanderwolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032587899932051538noreply@blogger.com