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Kay Nielsen, 1886 - 1957
Known for artwork that often depicted scenes from fairytales, folklore and myth, Nielsen was inspired by Art Nouveau and Japanese woodblock printing techniques creating his elegant, clear style.
He attended The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen where he studied under renowned illustrator Julius Exner, with his work later known as being part of The Golden Age of Illustration, joining the ranks of illustrators such as Arthur Rackham, Charles Ricketts, Edmund Dulac, Lawrence Housman, Henry Ford, Jean de Bosschère amongst many others.
Nielsen worked as a concept artist for the Disney during the 1930’s, and contributed to several projects including, Fantasia and The Little Mermaid, although many of his designs were ultimately unused or altered by other artists, leading to him leaving the studio on bad terms.
His notable works however include illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, The Arabian Nights and In Powder and Crinoline, owing to his enduring success as an artist-illustrator.
Known for artwork that often depicted scenes from fairytales, folklore and myth, Nielsen was inspired by Art Nouveau and Japanese woodblock printing techniques creating his elegant, clear style.
He attended The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen where he studied under renowned illustrator Julius Exner, with his work later known as being part of The Golden Age of Illustration, joining the ranks of illustrators such as Arthur Rackham, Charles Ricketts, Edmund Dulac, Lawrence Housman, Henry Ford, Jean de Bosschère amongst many others.
Nielsen worked as a concept artist for the Disney during the 1930’s, and contributed to several projects including, Fantasia and The Little Mermaid, although many of his designs were ultimately unused or altered by other artists, leading to him leaving the studio on bad terms.
His notable works however include illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, The Arabian Nights and In Powder and Crinoline, owing to his enduring success as an artist-illustrator.
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