Book Illustration
1916 (made)
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The story of Three Billy Goats Gruff is a popular children's tale which originated in Scandinavia. Danish-born Kay Nielsen's Scandinavian roots inspired him to become an illustrator. As a child he drew Viking sagas as they were read aloud to him. He was also influenced by Swedish fairytale artist John Bauer and later became known for his own fairytale illustrations, published as limited edition gift-books by Hodder and Stoughton from 1913.
This image also shows elements of Art Nouveau. Nielsen studied in Paris at a time when Art Nouveau was still influential. He combined the Art Nouveau style with patterns inspired by Japanese art, also in vogue at the time.
This image also shows elements of Art Nouveau. Nielsen studied in Paris at a time when Art Nouveau was still influential. He combined the Art Nouveau style with patterns inspired by Japanese art, also in vogue at the time.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Book illustration, possibly to the story of 'Three Billygoats Gruff', drawing of a goat crossing a bridge and a troll sitting underneath, by Kay Nielsen, in pen and ink on paper, probably 1916. |
| Physical description | Line drawing depicting a river crossing. A goat crosses over a bridge made of logs. A troll sits underneath on a grassy knoll. On the other side of the bridge is a stylized willow tree. |
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| Credit line | Gift of Mr A. E. Anderson |
| Production | probably dates to 1916 |
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| Literary reference | Three Billygoats Gruff |
| Summary | The story of Three Billy Goats Gruff is a popular children's tale which originated in Scandinavia. Danish-born Kay Nielsen's Scandinavian roots inspired him to become an illustrator. As a child he drew Viking sagas as they were read aloud to him. He was also influenced by Swedish fairytale artist John Bauer and later became known for his own fairytale illustrations, published as limited edition gift-books by Hodder and Stoughton from 1913. This image also shows elements of Art Nouveau. Nielsen studied in Paris at a time when Art Nouveau was still influential. He combined the Art Nouveau style with patterns inspired by Japanese art, also in vogue at the time. |
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| Accession number | E.509-1916 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2004 |
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