Close-Up with Kay Nielsen – Illustrations from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Close-Up with Kay Nielsen – Illustrations from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Kay Nielsen‘s illustrations from Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories are some of his best loved work. Originally published in 1925, this book offers some of the best story illustration of all time. We’ve included additional close-ups of some sections of the images to show you more detail of these gorgeous illustrations.
Nielsen was incredibly popular in the early twentieth century, as a key artist in the ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ sweeping across the world. Nielsen joined the ranks of Arthur Rackham and Harry Clarke in enjoying the success of the illustrated book market at this time. He is also remembered for his collaborations with Disney, where he contributed many story sketches and illustrations for classic films such as Fantasia and The Little Mermaid.
Read Kay Nielsen’s full bio here or browse his other books here.
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close-up – Catskin
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close-up – The Fisherman and His Wife
Hansel and Gretel
Close-up – Hansel and Gretel
The Juniper Tree
Close-up – The Juniper Tree
Rapunzel
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close-up – Rosebud
The Six Swans
Close-up – The Six Swans
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close-up – Snowdrop
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close-up – The Two Brothers
From Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories by Kay Nielsen
Close- Up – Rumpelstiltskin
Hansel and Gretel and Other Brothers Grimm Stories – Kay Nielsen
