Kay Nielsen: East of the Sun and West of the Moon

Kay Nielsen, 2015

Overview

Step into a realm of enchantment with Kay Nielsen's ambitious illustration project, "East of the Sun and West of the Moon." This collection revives fifteen classic Norwegian fairy tales, originally gathered by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Engebretsen Moe. Nielsen's exquisite artwork, first published in 1914, is celebrated for its artistry and detail, making this a jewel of early 20th-century children's literature. This finely crafted reprint restores the stunning quality of Nielsen's images, including enlarged details from his original watercolors.

Who it's for

• Collectors of fine art and illustrated books.
• Readers interested in Norwegian folklore and fairy tales.
• Appreciators of early 20th-century illustration.

Key features

• Publisher: Taschen
• Hardcover binding
• 168 pages
• English language
• ISBN: 9783836532297
• Published in 2015