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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
Aug 14, 2019 · The most famous creation of Kay Nielsen (1886-1957), one of the outstanding illustrators at the dawn of the 20th century, is the demon that steals the show at the end of Disney’s 1940 animated film “Fantasia.”
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.
- March 12, 1886
- June 21, 1957
Dec 11, 2021 · On a chilly, mid-December morning, my thoughts turned to fairy tales of the north, and then to the great Danish illustrator Kay Nielsen. Here's a reflection on this great artist's work and life....
Mar 7, 2024 · Kay Nielsen was a fantasy visionary who contributed to and helped to shape the Golden Age of illustration, as well as the early visual language of the Western animation. His works echo today in both Japanese manga books and classic Disney animated movies.
Kay Rasmus Nielsen was a Danish illustrator who was born on 12th March 1886. 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 was a Danish painter whose work embodied the ornamental style of Art Nouveau. Nielsen was best known for creating the “Night on Bald Mountain” and “Ave Maria” scenes in the 1940 iconic Walt Disney classic animated film, Fantasia.
