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Kay Nielsen

Danish illustrator (1886-1957) · Denmark · On the map · Artists · Died at 71

Kay Rasmus Nielsen 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.

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Nielsen is also known for his collaborations with Disney for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least for Fantasia.

Country
Denmark
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1957 · aged 71

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