Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. In this gorgeous reprint, taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish. His work was used in fantasias ave maria and night on bald mountain sequences, but his stint at disney. A classic collection of fairy tales with the timeless illustrations by goldenage artist kay nielsen. Kay nielsens stunning 1914 scandinavian fairy tale illustrations. Step into a world of starcrossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants, and trolls, through some of the most exquisite illustrations in publishing history. Kay nielsen by andersen abebooks shop for books, art. Kay rasmus nielsen march 12, 1886 june 21, 1957 was a danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the golden age of illustration which lasted from when daniel vierge and other pioneers developed printing technology to the point that drawings and paintings could be reproduced with reasonable facility. Kay rasmus nielsen was a danish illustrator who was born on 12th march 1886. Union list of artist names getty museum reference sheet with basic information about the artist and pointers to other references. Nielsen joined the ranks of arthur rackham and harry clarke in enjoying the success of the burgeoning gift book market at this time, and is also remembered for his pioneering. Signed limited first edition, 61 of only 500 copies, of this classic collection of norwegian folk tales, illustrated with 25 superb mounted color plates and decorative intext line cuts by famed artist kay nielsen and signed by him. Racehorse for young readers childrens classic collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of childrens literature.
Longlost watercolors of 1001 nights bring new life to age. The celebrated danish artist kay nielsen was born in copenhagen on the 12th march 1886. His father was the director of the royal danish theatre, and his mother, oda larssen, was a very popular actress and singer. The famed danish artist and illustrator took 12 years to complete the original edition published in 1924, and the resulting plates are filled with long sweeping lines, macabre and ephemeral qualities, with stylized figures. In this gorgeous reprint, taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous childrens book. Kay nielsen danishamerican, kay nielsen was an art nouveau illustrator who specialized in books for children. Starcrossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants and trollsin some of the most exquisite illustrations in publishing history. Kay nielsen east of the sun and west of the moon 2015. Dec 03, 2015 if youve seen fantasia, you are, whether you know it or not, familiar with the work of kay nielsen, a danish artist whose illustrations collide light and dark in sublime, often disquieting quantities, with patterns of feverish detail abutting vast stretches of negative space. He was incredibly popular in the earlytwentieth century, as a key artist in the golden age of illustration sweeping across the world. East of the sun and west of the moon by nielsen, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In powder and crinoline 19, a collection of fairy tales retold by sir arthur quillercouch, was the first of the series and east of the sun and west of the moon 1914, a collection of norwegian folkretold by the great. He joined the ranks of arthur rackham and edmund dulac in enjoying the success of the lavish gift books of the early 20th century. Kay nielsen artist interrupted vintage book illustrations.
See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and illustration art. Though this is my first post on danishamerican illustrator kay nielsen 18861957, his influence can be seen everywhere on 50 watts try lathrop and sterrett the golden age have done a great job of archiving nielsens work onlinethey made most of these. This xxl fine art portfolio revives kay nielsens illustrations for a world heritage classic, a thousand and one nights. Golden age artist kay nielsen, a master of fantasy, lavished the text with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous blackandwhite images that glow with his phantasmagorical style. Kay nielsen paintings for sale kay nielsen art value. Illustrator and disney artist kay nielsens glittering. Luminous and often haunting, kay nielsens interpretations of classic fairy tales are among the most celebrated book illustrations of the 20th century. First published in 1910, this compilation of folklore and captivating tales has enchanted readers young and old for well over a century. Every month we focus a blog on an illustrator that we love, giving you the opportunity to learn more about your favourite authors background and influences, or to discover great picture. Since then, kay s work has become beloved by fans of fairy tale fiction and illustration all around the world, and a new generation of mythic artists are now as inspired by. This watercolour illustrates the story felicia or the pot of pinks and appears at p. The stories are accompanied by masterful illustrations by danish artist kay nielsen, known for his iconic style and also for his work on the films fantasia and the little mermaid. Kay nielsen was a danish illustrator who produced work during the golden age, a period of unprecedented excellence in illustration from the 1880s to the 1920s. In this gorgeous reprint, taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time.
His books are to be found in any animators library today. First published in 1914, east of the sun and west of the moon is a celebrated collection of fifteen fairy tales, gathered by legendary norwegian folklorists peter. Kay nielsen posted on sunday, october 1, 2006 sunday, october 1, 2006 author charley parker 8 comments danish artist kay pronounced kigh nielsen was one of the great illustrators of the period from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries that is. Printed for the first time ever in five colors including gold, the 21 prints are reproduced directly from nielsens original watercolors, allowing his sumptuous hues and rich influences to dazzle. Nielsen studied art at the acadamie julian in paris and, after an exhibition in a bond street gallery. Kay nielsen has 38 books on goodreads with 10460 ratings. This centenary reproduction of east of the sun and west of the moon revives a classic collection of 15 norse folktales illustrated by the beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time. Nielsen joined the ranks of arthur rackham and harry clarke in enjoying the success of the burgeoning giftbook market at this time, and is also remembered for his pioneering. Showcasing more than 45 dramatic watercolors, drawings, and illustrated books from the kendra and allan daniel collection, kay nielsens enchanted vision celebrates the danish artist. Limited to 600 copies signed and numbered by the artist in a wonderful multicolored inlaid binding by the chelsea bindery nielsen, kay artist. Nielsen shows in his development a fancy so delicate and an outlook. Kay nielsen art prints from east of the sun, west of the moon and others catalog by artist kay nielsen album site map search contact shopping cart east of the sun twelve dancing princesses in powder and crinoline arabian nights. The kay nielsen illustrations are like windows onto another world.
He worked london the seat of some of the mightiest publishing. He was incredibly popular in the early twentieth century, as a key artist in the golden age of illustration sweeping across the world. Kay nielsen studied art in paris before moving to england in 1911. East of the sun and west of the moon book by kay nielson. Kay nielsens stunning illustrations for east of the sun. Kay nielsens most popular book is the complete fairy tales.
Red magic, published in 1930, is the last book illustrated by kay nielsen. He worked as a concept artist for the walt disney company from his. Deluxe signed limited edition, one of 500 copies signed by the artist. His exquisite, stylized illustrations are among the most beautiful of childrens book illustrators. Kay nielson is a talented illustrator whose work is truly amazing. In this gorgeous new edition, taschen pulls out all the stops to present an entirely new version of the bestloved book by danish and disney artist kay nielsenone of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time. When i was a youngster devouring books like this, east of the sun and west of the moon not only held me entranced with its nordic fairytale sensibility, but also for the pictures, which changed my thinking about what was possible.
Nielsen produced this original watercolour as an illustration for the nightingale, one of the stories in an edition of fairy tales by hans christian andersen 18051875, published by. Coloring book by nielsen, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Share kay nielsen east of the sun and west of the moon 2015, hardcover. Kay nielsen paintings for sale kay nielsen art value price. Fantasy books, fantasy art, kay nielsen, fairytale art, nocturne, illustrations and posters, best artist, art inspo, book illustration in powder and crinoline kay nielsen 1912 kay nielsen art and illustration art nouveau east of the sun drawn art fairytale art pretty birds oeuvre dart fantasy art.
Books by kay nielsen author of east of the sun west of. First published in 1914, east of the sun and west of the moon is a celebrated collection of fifteen fairy tales, gathered by legendary norwegian folklorists. Not what i expected, amazing and beautiful none the less. Kay nielsen danish, 18861957 a huntsman vanquishes the sevenheaded dragon signed kay. Jun 11, 2012 kay pronounced kigh rasmus nielsen 18861957 was born in copenhagen into an artistic family. The famed danish artist and illustrator took 12 years to complete the original edition published in 1924, and the resulting plates are filled with long sweeping lines.
An original watercolour, signed and dated kay nielsen 19 in the lower left corner, for in powder and crinoline, a collection of seven fairy tales chosen by sir arthur quillercouch. First garden city books edition of this work with the magnificent art nouveau illustrations of kay nielsen. Limited to 600 copies signed and numbered by the artist nielsen, kay, illustrator. Nielsens reputation as an artist rests largely on the strength of his illustrations for those books of fairy tales. In this gorgeous new edition, taschen pulls out all the stops to present an entirely new version of the bestloved book by danish and disney artist kay nielsen one of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time. Kay nielsens suite of illustrations for the first edition of red magic enjoy this wonderful artwork and shop for gifts, including fine art posters and greeting. With 15 stories that include the popular billy goats gruff, this is one of the most stunning childrens books ever produced. His work was used in fantasias ave maria and night on.
When i was a youngster devouring books like this, east of the sun and west of the moon not only held me entranced with its nordic fairytale sensibility, but also for the pictures. His mother, oda nielsen, was one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, both at the royal danish theater and at the dagmarteater, where his father was director. Hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm. Although i love the idea of having a book dedicated specifically to kay nielsens gorgeous artwork, this book did not deliver. Bud plant illustrated books biography with sample images the endicott studio the arabian nights of kay nielsen. Kay nielsen auction price results kay nielsen 18861957.
Kay nielsen, edited by david larkin, was published in 1975, followed up by the unknown paintings of kay nielsen featuring the artists arabian nights paintings in 1977. Of these 53 illustrations, 15 accompany the story of aladdin. Kay christened kai was inspired to illustrate the traditional norse sagas read aloud to him by his mother during his childhood. Hansel and gretel first edition signed kay nielsen. London publisher holder and stoughton chose danish artist kay nielsen 18861957 to illustrate their publication of the tales. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kay nielsen books online. Kay nielsen illustrator biography life, art and illustration. Kay nielsen artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Revivingeast of the sun and west of the moon, kay nielsen s most ambitious illustration project step into a world of starcrossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants, and trolls, through some of themost exquisite illustrations in publishing history. His books are to be found in any animators library today because of what they. Nielsens fairy tale illustrations in full color dover fine art, history of art.
Coloring book by monica guido, kay nielsen, tom vroman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The illustrations consist of 53 paintings and drawings, eight in color. Nielsenthe subject of the exhibition kay nielsens enchanted vision. Nielsen produced this original watercolour as an illustration for the nightingale, one of the stories in an edition of fairy. His books include east of the sun and west of the moon 1914, as well as hans christian andersens fairy tales 1924 and hansel and gretel and other stories by the brothers grimm 1925, both featured in taschen fairytale books. Kay nielsens a thousand and one nights taschen books. Since then, kays work has become beloved by fans of fairy tale fiction and illustration all around the world, and a new generation of mythic artists are now as inspired by. Taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous children s book illustrators of all time. East of the sun and west of the moon step into a world of starcrossed lovers, magical winds, mischievous giants, and trolls, through some of the most exquisite illustrations in publishing history. The kendra and allan daniel collection at bostons museum of fine arts from july 20, 2019, to jan. See more ideas about kay nielsen, illustration and fairy tales. Jan 19, 2020 kay nielsen was a danish artist who was born in 1886. Kay nielsens a thousand and one nights by noel daniel.
Though this is my first post on danishamerican illustrator kay nielsen 18861957, his influence can be seen everywhere on 50 watts try lathrop and sterrett. Nielsen had previously illustrated three other deluxe volumes of fairy tales. Oct 22, 2018 kay nielsen was a devoted illustrator of books, and was one of the early 20thcenturys most famous and beloved book illustrators. See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and fairy tales.
Red magic is a collection of the worlds best fairy tales from all. Kay nielsen studied art in paris at academie julian and academie. If youve seen fantasia, you are, whether you know it or not, familiar with the work of kay nielsen, a danish artist whose illustrations collide light and dark in sublime, often disquieting quantities, with patterns of feverish detail abutting vast stretches of negative space. Kay rasmus nielsen was a danish illustrator who was born on 12th march, 1886. Kay nielsen was born in copenhagen into an artistic family. First published in 1914, east of the sun and west of the moonis a celebrated collection. Kay nielsen, edited by david larkin, was published in 1975, followed up by the unknown paintings of kay nielsen featuring the artist s arabian nights paintings in 1977. Red magic is a collection of the worlds best fairy tales from all countries, edited and arranged by romer wilson. Danish artist kay nielsen is one of the greatest illustrators of the golden age of book design and illustration in the first half of the twentieth century. Kay nielsen 1886 1957 was a danish illustrator popular in the early 20th century.
Rare books illustrated by kay nielsen, including first editions, signed limited editions, and. Nielsens illustration edition of asbjornsen and moes tales is considered a jewel of early 20thcentury childrens literature, highly soughtafter by art and book. The dark, enchanted worlds of illustrator kay nielsen. Their work was featured in an exhibition at the museum of fine arts, boston. Biography kay nielsen an illustrator working in london during the era of the popular style of art nouveau and later in hollywood for disney studios, kay nielsen was born in copenhagen, denmark. East of the sun and west of the moon book by kay nielsen. Before her death, nielsens widow and longtime companion, ulla, bequeathed some of his original illustrations to the artist frederick monhoff, who in turn tried to have them placed in museums. If someone today knows who he is, theyve likely heard about him from an artist friend.
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