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Kay Nielsen

    Danish illustrator Kay Rasmus Nielsen rose to prominence in the early 20th century, a period celebrated as the "golden age of illustration." His distinctive artwork graced the popular gift books of the era, placing him among celebrated contemporaries like Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac. Nielsen's unique visual style and imaginative narratives continue to captivate audiences and art collectors alike. His artistic contributions also extended into the animation industry through his collaborations with Disney.

    Östlich der Sonne und westlich des Mondes
    East of the sun
    The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy Tales
    Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color
    • Unglückliche Liebende, edle Prinzen, magische Winde, unterirdische Paläste, hohe Burgen und abscheuliche Trolle – Östlich der Sonne und westlich des Mondes ist eine klassische Sammlung skandinavischer Märchen, die seit ihrer Erstveröffentlichung Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts zahllose Auflagen erlebt hat. Zu den schönsten zählt die Ausgabe von 1914, die der legendäre dänischen Künstler Kay Nielsen (1886–1957) im Stile von Aubrey Beardsley illustrierte, ein rares und von Sammlern begehrtes Meisterwerk der Kinderbuchillustration. TASCHENs Neuausgabe zeigt diesen Klassiker in einem Layout, das Nielsens Detailreichtum und künstlerische Finesse zu neuem Leben erweckt – größer und farbenprächtiger denn je. Das im Fünffarbdruck produzierte Buch enthält 46 Illustrationen (darunter viele Detailvergrößerungen von Nielsens Original-Aquarellen) und drei begleitende Essays zur Tradition norwegischer Volksmärchen und dem Leben und Werk Nielsens, neben Arthur Rackham und Edmund Dulac einer der großen Drei der Kinderbuchillustration. Sie werden ergänzt durch zahlreiche Abbildungen selten gezeigter oder noch nie veröffentlichter Arbeiten Nielsens.

      Östlich der Sonne und westlich des Mondes2015
    • Along with Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, Kay (pronounced "kigh") Nielsen was one of a triumvirate of great artists from the golden age of illustration. Known for his soft yet ornate pastels and a splendid use of various design elements, the Danish-American artist became famous for his memorable illustrations of stories by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, as well as the Nordic fables recounted in East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon and the tales collected in In Powder and Crinoline .This enchanting compilation of 59 full-color illustrations draws upon Nielsen's images from scores of beloved tales, from the nasty characters in "Rumpelstiltskin" to the mysterious and magical figures in "The Blue Belt," "The Hardy Tin Soldier," "The Nightingale," "The Real Princess," "Hansel and Gretel," "Snowdrop," and many more.Certain to delight fans of fairy tales, this dazzling collection will also thrill lovers of fine art, as well as Nielsen admirers.

      Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color2006
      4.6
    • Brilliant color illustrations complement a noted folklorist's masterful retellings of traditional fairy tales in this splendid hardcover edition. Quiller-Couch, a distinguished Cambridge don, recounts seven tales of enchantment: "Minon-Minette," "Felicia, or The Pot of Pinks," "Rosanie, or The Inconstant Prince," "The Man Who Never Laughed," "John and the Ghosts," "The Czarina's Violet," and the title tale. The stories are illuminated by 23 color plates by Kay Nielsen, a Golden Age of Illustration artist whose Art Nouveau images recall the style of Aubrey Beardsley.

      The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy Tales1988
      4.3