They werent very far from land by now, and the north wind had enough strength left that he managed to throw her up on the shore under the windows of the castle which lay east of the sun and west of the moon. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Fantasy digital art from a middle school teacher the lizard lullaby. East of the sun and west of the moon old tales from the north author. Kay nielsen illustration from east of the sun, west of the moon1914, via. East of the sun and west of the moon kay nielsen first. The lad in the bear skin and the daughter of the king of arabia. The kay nielsen illustrations are like windows onto another world. East of the sun and west of the moon is a norwegian fairy tale. The hardcover of the east of the sun and west of the moon. See more ideas about east of the sun, fairy tales, fairytale illustration. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
A year later, when he was just twentyeight, kay published the work that would be his most famous. East of the sun and west of the moon by noel daniel, 9783836532297, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From east of the sun and west of the moon and flitted away as far as they could. As far away from the castle tell me the way, she said, and ill search. East of the sun and west of the moon by peter christen asbjornsen. The project gutenberg ebook of east of the sun and west of. The prince and his bride set free all the christian folk who were imprisoned there, and took away with them all the gold and silver that they could carry, and moved far away from the castle which lay east of the sun and west of the moon. Loosely inserted is the notice for the leicester galleries exhibition held in november and december 1914, where the watercolours for this book were offered for sale. Kay nielsen, east of the sun west of the moon, antique. Kay nielsen golden age art prints and illustrations. They accept and the bear takes the young girl to a castle where a man slept in the same room as her at night in the dark. East of the sun and west of the moon surlalune fairy tales. First trade edition of this illustrated classic, with 25 superb tippedin color plates and intext illustrations by kay nielsen.
Then began a long stretch of years where jobs were few and far between, and kays. The period in art history now referred to as the golden age of book illustration occurred in. Kay nielsen east of the sun and west of the moon and flitted away as far as they could from the castle. The luxurious slipcased book contains an exquisite reprint the perfect gift for anyone, young or old, who loves. The project gutenberg ebook of east of the sun and west of the.
Kay nielsen art prints from east of the sun, west of the moon and others. Kay nielsens most popular book is the complete fairy tales. It was included by andrew lang in the blue fairy book 1890. East of the sun and west of the moon was created in 1914 by kay nielsen in art nouveau modern style. Large quarto, original giltdecorated blue cloth, pictorial endpapers. His illustrations are very striking, leaving a lasting impression, and combined with the luxury of the book s production form a breathtaking result. See more ideas about kay nielsen, fairytale art and fairy tales.
Nielsens influences ranged from the art nouveau fantasies of aubrey beardsley, which can be seen in his earliest work, to japanese woodcuts. East of the sun and west of the moon bedtime stories. East of the sun and west of the moon american literature. East of the sun and west of the moon old tales from the. Kay nielsen, illustration from the three princesses in the blue. East of the sun and west of the moon by nielsen, kay. East of the sun and west of the moon noel daniel isbn.
How could better communication between the daughter and the white bear have prevented him from having to go east of the sun and west of the moon. Kay nielsens east of the sun, west of the moon bauman rare books. The first part of the book features work of kay nielsen and other artists of his time. 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. Illustrations in this book may be viewed fullsize by clicking on them. At walt disneys request, kay nielsen did the bald mountain scenes in fantasia. Kay nielsens stunning 1914 scandinavian fairy tale illustrations. Kay nielsens stunning illustrations for east of the sun. 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. Full white vellum with gilt lettering and gilt decorative panel with blue border. Find more prominent pieces of illustration at best visual art database. Book illustrations links open to separate page of more prints east of the sun, west of the moon. East of the sun and west of the moon by peter christen. Full text of east of the sun and west of the moon old tales from the north see other formats.
Echoes of his forests and trees lurk in the backgrounds of many of nielsens paintings. Better yet, twelve of these are newlyscanned in highresolution from the 12 surviving nielsen original watercolors for this book. East of the sun and west of the moon, 1914 kay nielsen. And flitted away as far as they could the castle that lay east of the sun west of the moon fairy tale printable digital image. Kay nielsens east of the sun, west of the moon bauman.
First published in 1914, east of the sun and west of the moon is a celebrated collection of fairy tales gathered by legendary norwegian folklorists peter. East of the sun and west of the moon by kay nielsen with images. East of the sun and west of the moon daniel, noel on. 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. Reviving east of the sun and west of the moon, kay nielsens scandinavian masterwork. The book appeared in 19, instantly garnering wide acclaim. His artistic influences must include john bauer, the great swedish fairy tale artist. Presented by ben houston of peter harrington rare books. So beautiful illustration, it would look amazing framed. East of the sun and west of the moon norwegian folklore. I was expecting an updated facsimile of the original 1914 first edition, but this book goes far and above that expectation. East of the sun and west of the moon first edition kay. Kay nielsen 1886 1957 his name is pronounced kye as in rye was a danish born artist who studied art in paris.
But when the day was far spent a head bobbed up out of the water, and said. Signed limited edition, one of 500 copies, this copy unnumbered. East of the sun, west of the moon kay nielsen vintage art nouveau print illustration. In this gorgeous abridged edition, taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time. But then he was so weak and worn out, that he had to stay there and rest many days before he could go home again. 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. With these two volumes, kay nielsen came out from under aubrey beardsleys long shadow into a style that was all his own. Kay nielsen has 38 books on goodreads with 10514 ratings. East of the sun, west of the moon illustrated by kay nielsen. Can you see the influence of aubrey beardsley in his work. Even these early chapters are full of gorgeous illustrations. Signed limited edition of one of the most important and impressive books of the golden age of book illustration. Many of the original versions of classic fairy tales are far bleaker than youve been lead to. Taschens centenary reproduction of east of the sun and west of the moon revives a classic collection of 15 norse folktales illustrated by the.
And flitted away as far as they could from the castle that lay east of the sun and. There is a chapter on norwegian folk tales, another on the life and art of kay nielsen, and a third on the art of book illustration, before the stories begin on p. If i may have what your wife bears under her girdle, you shall catch fish enough. East of the sun and west of the moon by nielsen kay, first. East of the sun and west of the moon by kay nielsen. East of the sun and west of the moon by noel daniel. In this gorgeous reprint, taschen revives the most ambitious publication project of beloved danish artist kay nielsen, one of the most famous childrens book illustrators of all time. Kay nielsens illustrations to grimms fairy tales, old tales from the north east of the sun west of the moon, twelve dancing princesses, hans christian andersens fairy tales, and others. East of the sun and west of the moon by nielsen kay.
Buy east of the sun and west of the moon calla editions facsimile edition by kay nielsen, kay nielsen isbn. East of the sun and west of the moon calla editions. Books by kay nielsen author of east of the sun west of. Reviving east of the sun and west of the moon, kay nielsens most ambitious illustration project step into a world of starcrossed lovers. East of the sun and west of the moon by noel daniel at indigo. These versions are far and away the best reproductions to date of these pieces. East of the sun and west of the moon literature tv tropes. East of the sun and west of the moon taschen books. Below are illustrations by kay nielsen for east of the sun and west of the moon.