Daniel Rebour - Illustrator. Who's your favourite cycling illustrator/Cartoonist?

[HeikoS69]

Sadly the op is refusing to post the links for reasons given a few posts back.

I read that but didn't get it.
But that could also be due to intellectual deficits on my part.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I read that but didn't get it.
But that could also be due to intellectual deficits on my part.

I don't think so

 

[Old Ned]

Rene Pellardin definitely my second favourite to Rebour. He had a good eye for the comedy in cycling. The Tour de France wasn't always the super serious event we see on TV today. Here's Barry Hoban with (I think) a lettuce on his head, to cool down, obviously

Putting a cabbage leaf under your cap was a well tried and tested technique for keeping cool in hot sun. Not tried it myself but I learned about it from reading Rene de la Tour in 'Sporting Cyclist' rather a long time ago........................

 

[Woz]

In France it's not really regarded as 'art', by the establishment at least, and outside of the trade it was rarely appreciated or lauded. So these great chroniclers of the age went (mostly) to their graves unsung and unrecognised.

Not entirely in agreement with you.

Yes, not fine art. They are technical drawings when all said and done. An architects blue print is also not art, but of course can be admired.

Culturally, historically and consistently who ever comes across his work is in awe.

In my own experience incredibly well regarded in France on many levels. I think sadly when the French bicycle industry collapsed he sort of collapsed with it in very very general terms and not being pedantic with dates. Naturally memory would fade but I believe it is not at all the case as there are many enthusiasts willing to learn and know more.

As we know, it is not possible to work on many vintage bike stuff without one of his drawings popping up along the way when researching.

EDIT: Being recognised posthumously is something we are good at Looking in the rear view mirror that helped us go forward.