The kay nielsen illustrations are like windows onto another world. This illustration is by a danish illustrator, kay rasmus nielsen, who. Asbjornsen, peter christen, and jorgen ingebreksten moe. Kay nielsens a thousand and one nights by noel daniel. Kay nielsen has 38 books on goodreads with 10514 ratings.
More information about this seller contact this seller 25. Both nielsen and dulac relied on subtle use of colour rather than line, and both made use of oriental and other exotic touches to conjure up the romance in the childrens books. Nielsens fairy tale illustrations in full color dover fine. This finely crafted reprint restores the stunning detail and artistry of nielsen s images to their original splendor. Kay nielsen, night on bald mountain draft for fantasia, 1940. East of the sun and west of the moon book by kay nielsen. Both nielsons mother and father were involved in the danish theater as celebrated actors. Kay nielsen, the danish illustrator of the golden age of childrens books, combined the exquisite motifs of the art nouveau movement with oriental influences. Both of his parents were actors nielsens father, martinus nielsen, was the director of dagmarteater, and his mother, oda nielsen, was one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. August 2012 filed under illustration, children s book, denmark, kay nielsen, andersen, united states, aug. East of the sun and west of the moon book by kay nielson.
East of the sun and west of the moon, illustrated by kay nielsen, is published by taschen and available from amazon and other online booksellers. Old tales from the north illustrated by kay nielsen. 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. Apr 17, 2020 nielsen s illustration edition of asbjornsen and moe s tales is considered a jewel of early 20thcentury children s literature, highly soughtafter by art and book collectors worldwide. The print quality is severely lacking, both in color and detail of this book. In his own words appeared in contemporary illustrators of children s books 1930 and makes interesting reading on nielsen s early career and artistic influences. The first trade edition of kay nielsens greatest work. Kay nielsen east of the sun and west of the moon 2015. Kay pronounced kigh nielsen is considered one of a triumvirate of classic great illustrators from the golden age of illustration and gift book design during the first quarter of the 20th century. His exquisite, stylized illustrations are among the most beautiful of children s book illustrators.
Kay nielsen illustrations from in powder and crinoline 19. An original signed copy of the book sold at auction in 2008 commanded the highest price ever paid for an illustrated childrens book. Books by kay nielsen goodreads meet your next favorite book. East of the sun and west of the moon by noel daniel.
Following his emigration to the united states, nielsen found work with disney developing concept artwork for a number of fairy tale. The book was massively popular when it was published and cemented nielsens reputation as one of the best childrens illustrators of all time. East of the sun and west of the moon, illustrated by kay. East of the sun and west of the moon image 1 kay nielsen. 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. Kay nielsens most popular book is the complete fairy tales. Kay nielsen, night on bald mountain draft for fantasia, 1940 august 2012 filed under illustration, children s book, denmark, kay nielsen, andersen, united states, aug. Kay nielsen looking at the work of danish illustrator kay nielsen 18861957, it is hard to understand how such a brilliant artist could have died in poverty. 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. These illustrations were never published in book form. Kay nielsen 1886 1957 was a danish illustrator popular in the early 20th century.
Kay nielsens a thousand and one nights taschen books. Kay nielsen illustrator biography life, art and illustration. Both nielsen and dulac relied on subtle use of colour rather than line, and both made use of oriental and other exotic touches to conjure up the romance in the childrens books they illustrated. East of the sun and west of the moon, illustrated by kay nielsen 1922 edition. Evoke the magic with the fine art illustrations by kay nielsen for 1001 nights, reproduced from the original watercolors by taschen books. 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. Following his theatrical work in copenhagen, nielsen returned to contributing to illustrated books with the publication of fairy tales by. See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and illustration art.
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. In this gorgeous reprint, 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, west of the moon childrens book 1920s kay nielsen. A treasury of the great children s book illustrators. Aug 17, 2017 east of the sun and west of the moon old tales from the north illustrated by kay nielsen by peter christen asbj rnsen and kay nielsen 23 apr 2012 4. Perhaps one of the finest creations to emerge from this golden age of illustration was an edition of east of the sun and west of the moon which boasted twentyfive colour plates and many more monochrome images by kay nielsen, a young danish artist who had studied in paris before moving to england in 1911. 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. An original signed copy of the book sold at auction in 2008 commanded the highest price ever paid for an illustrated children s book. This selection of his illustrations showcases his application of delicate style to convey eerie suggestion with beautiful decorative effect. Kay rasmus nielsen, danish 18861957, illustratio jun 24, 2007 freeman s in pa on liveauctioneers. Perhaps the most beautiful childrens book ever published nielsen, kay, illustrator. Kay pronounced kigh rasmus nielsen 18861957 was born in copenhagen into an artistic family. Racehorse for young readers childrens classic collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of childrens literature.
Kay nielsen studied art in paris before moving to england in 1911. With 15 stories that include the popular billy goat s gruff, this is one of the most stunning children s books ever produced. 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. The three great illustrators of the golden age of childrens book illustration were arthur rackham, edmund dulac and kay nielsen. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Vintage book cover print edmund dulac fairy book originally published circa 1900 giclee art print nursery decor childrens art. Featuring 46 illustrations, including many enlarged details from nielsen s rare original. Interior artwork by kay nielsen, david beck, web bryant, alan m. Nov 16, 2009 kay nielsen was born in 1886 in copenhagen, denmark. Clark, michael dubisch, mike wright, jon foster, et al. 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.
Nielsens illustration edition of asbjornsen and moes tales is considered a jewel of early 20thcentury childrens literature, highly soughtafter by art and book collectors worldwide. Kay rasmus nielsen march 12, 1886 june 21, 1957 was a danish illustrator who was. Were exhibited by k nielsen at london 1911 as a series of black and white drawings called the book of death. 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. Kay nielsen illustration inspiration childrens book illustration fairy tale illustrations art nouveau arthur rackham fairytale art fantasy art folklore fourandtwenty bluebeards, baked in a pie. Kay nielsen east of the sun edward gorey children s book illustration book illustrations conte gravure graphic dark art enchanting imagery a collection of illustrations, photos and paintings by my favourite artists, as well as other images that strike me as beautiful. This extralarge fine art portfolio revives kay nielsens world heritage classic, a thousand and one nights.
He was incredibly popular in the earlytwentieth century, as a key artist in the golden age of illustration sweeping across the world. Books by kay nielsen author of east of the sun west of. See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and east of the sun. Kay nielsens stunning 1914 scandinavian fairy tale illustrations. Excellent thomas canty art portfolio, with an article on canty by windling. East of the sun and west of the moon taschen books. Kay nielsen vintage book art european paintings children s book illustration book illustrations watercolor and ink art world art inspo fantasy art 19. A classic collection of fairy tales with the timeless illustrations by goldenage artist kay nielsen. 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. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
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. East of the sun and west of the moon image 2 kay nielsen. Reviews of books by robert charles wilson, gordon r. The revered and timehonored collection was also included within andrew lang s blue fairy book and includes some of the most famous stories of all time. His father, professor martunius nielsen later became the managing director of the dagmar theater in copenhagen. Kay rhymes with high was an artist from the golden age of illustration, among other greats such as arthur rackham and edmund dulac.
Jun 22, 2006 although i love the idea of having a book dedicated specifically to kay nielsen s gorgeous artwork, this book did not deliver. Book of norwegian fairytales and one of the finest creations to emerge from the. Kay rasmus nielsen was a danish illustrator who was born on 12th march, 1886. East of the sun and west of the moon by nielsen kay, first. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kay nielsen books online. See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and fairy tales. 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 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 nielsen was born in copenhagen into an artistic family. East of the sun and west of the moon, illustrated by kay nielsen. The late 1800s and early 1900s are considered the golden age of illustration for children. The dark, enchanted worlds of illustrator kay nielsen.
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