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Children’s Illustrators: Kay Nielsen

Born in Denmark in 1886, Nielsen was inspired by Art Nouveau and Eastern influences in his illustrations, and adopted many practices of Japanese woodcuts, such as asymmetrical composition, large vacant areas, sinuous linework, and flattened perspective.

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The Enchanted Snake, from The Green Fairy Book
 …as soon as the snake saw the Princess, it wound its tail round her and kissed her

The Enchanted Snake, from The Green Fairy Book

 …as soon as the snake saw the Princess, it wound its tail round her and kissed her

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