Karoly Reich . Hungarian Illustrator
November 19, 2011
Karoly Reich, (8 August 1922 – 7 September 1988) the Hungarian born children’s book illustrator
was a great innovator. The main features of his work were light, clean lines, a uniquely individual style
and colour, and depending on the theme .. a delicious sense of humor.
There is a playful naivety and Karoly (or Charles) worked hard, and illustrated more than 500 books.
Using mostly ink, pencil or crayon drawings, watercolour paintings, pastel or tempera, he shaped
the images to tell their stories with both imagination and taste.
Karoly had a style not unlike that of Richard Scarry but with more freedom in his colour and lines.
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The colors are awesome!
Hi Erik, yes he does have a good eye for colour I agree.
I agree too, great use of color. I have to say I prefer his illustrations that are heavier and outlined, like the lion and hedgehog.
Yes Jil, I guess the heavier line helps to ‘pin’ the images down a little which in turn makes them less floaty too.