Books illustrated by theodor kittelsen

All theodor kittelsen posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Theodor severin kittelsen 27 april 1857 21 january 1914 was a norwegian artist. Agnes kittelsen actor, person, film actor, influence node. Modern childrens literature is classified in two different ways. He illustrated the scandinavian bestiary of legend and fairy tales, and his work has scared countless children myself included. This version was published in 1987, by dreyer and gummerus oy. Theodor kittelsen is, were told, one of norways most popular artists and illustrators. A brief biography on kittelsen can be found on his wikipedia page. This would explain why so much of his work has appeared on the covers of albums by norwegian metal bands although it also helps that one of the books he illustrated is entitled svartedauen the black death. Illustrated by erik werenskiold, theodor kittelsen. The art of theodor kittelsen sindrelf the geeky blogger. During this period, kittelsen was hired to illustrate norwegian folktales norwegian. The tourist edition is available in other popular languages. Kittelsen, first edition abebooks shop for books, art.

He drew and painted trolls, the black death, sea monsters, nokken water spirit, and anthropomorphised natural phenomena such as the echo. Nokk a mostly malevolent finnish water spirit, illustrated by theodor kittelsen. Nov 22, 2017 theodor severin kittelsen 18571914 is my alltime favorite painter. Red hard cover with gilt titling on spine and front, yellow upper text block edge, black and white illustrations throughout, 182 pages. Discover book depositorys huge selection of theodor kittelsen books online. Theodor kittelsen visual artist, person, deceased person. Theodor kittelsen has taught us to see the troll in nature. Author of theodor kittelsen i tekst, sommeren med th. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.

Werenskiold, erik theodor, 18551938, illust fairy tales from the far north london. E considerado um dos artistas mais populares da noruega. Theodor kittelsen and his family settled in a home and artist studio which he called lauvlia near prestfoss during 1899. In fact, a lot of kittelsens work was based on stories and fairy tales, as he often was contracted to make book illustrations. Kittelsen was present in my life since i started school. Januar 1914 in jeloya war ein norwegischer kunstler. Theodor kittelsen was a norwegian painter and book illustrator 18571914. We start wondering and our imagination takes hold of us creating adventures and. Editor borge has included kittelsen s own descriptions of particular creatures from fairytales and legends. Norwegian folk tales by asbjornsen and moe abebooks. Nutt, 1897, by peter christen asbjornsen and jorgen engebretsen moe, trans. Editor borge has included kittelsens own descriptions of particular creatures from fairytales and legends.

Illustrated hardcover book complete with dust cover and strong cardboard sleeve. This book is profusely illustrated over 400 illustrations. Alas, though he was loved by the norwegian people, the established art critiques and publishers failed to thoroughly appreciate his work. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Norwegian folk tales new edition scandinavian books. Theodor kittelsen died famous but utterly poor, and it was only after his death he was awarded an artist. This renewed interest in their craft, combined with childhood memories of 19 th century fairy stories illustrated by the likes of theodor kittelsen and erik werenskiold, seems to have inspired many budding illustrators to put pen to paper, but it is the subsequent breakthrough of illustration into commercial settings such as advertising, branding and packaging design that has convinced them to.

Norwegian folk tales from the collection of peter christen asbjornsen and jorgen moe, illustrated by erik werenskiold and theodor kittelsen, and was translated by pat shaw iversen and carl norman. The book was published by the viking press in 1960 and appears to be an american first edition. Kittelsen meaning and origin of the name kittelsen. At the time young and unknown, he was invited by erik werenskold in 1881 to collaborate on a second illustrated edition of norske folkeeventyr, which included only their drawings.

Childrens literature or juvenile literature includes stories, books, magazines, and poems that are enjoyed by children. Participants lauvlia kittelsen s artists home, the cobalt works kittelsen museum at the cobalt mines, the national library and the national gallery this years exhibitions and arrangements theodor kittelsen s life 1857 1914. Kittelsen became famous for his nature paintings, as well as for his illustrations of. Mar 31, 2017 author of theodor kittelsen i tekst, sommeren med th.

Kittelsen became famous for his nature paintings, as well as for his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls. The picture below, one of several portraits of trolls and mythological. Norske folkeeventyr by the norwegian folklore collector peter christen asbjornsen and. This beautiful book is illustrated by theodor kittelsen 18571914 who was one of norways most popular artists. Nutt, 1897, by peter christen asbjornsen and jorgen engebretsen moe, illust. Theodor severin kittelsen april 27, 1857 january 21, 1914 was a norwegian artist born in the coastal town of kragero in norway. Theodor kittelsen the dying mountain troll, simplicissimus vol. Theodor was only 11 years old when he was apprenticed to a watchmaker. I assume this was the inspiration for the mouse guard comics, unless mice dressed as soldiers originates further back than this.

Theodor kittelsen has 23 books on goodreads with 3305 ratings. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For a time, kittelsen studied painting and watchmaking. Don quixote of the mancha retold by judge parry illustrated by walter crane 1920 59 don quixote and the windmills postcard. This is a beautiful book with black and white illustration drawings. Childrens literature can be traced to stories and songs, part of a wider oral tradition, that adults shared with children before publishing existed. Theodor kittelsen goblin and a snail on the tree branch 1800s print 8 12 x 11 digital download printable art. It was illustrated by erik werenskiold and theodor kittelsen and translated by pat shaw and carl norman. In this article i will show you some of my favorite works by him while attempting to explain how he has influenced my creativity.

Popular norwegian artist, theodor kittelsen, was known for nature paintings and his illustrations of fairy tales and legends. I suggest viewing this portfolio of illustrations from kittelsens battle of frogs and mice. View artworks for sale by kittelsen, theodor theodor kittelsen 42, norwegian. Books by theodor kittelsen author of svartedauen goodreads. Comus illustrated by arthur rackham 1921 0065 in the wood spiral notebook. Theodor kittelsen abebooks abebooks shop for books. Theodor kittelsen 18571914 theodor kittelsen 18571914. Customize your theodor kittelsen poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. High quality wetdryvac inspired stationery by independent artists and designers from around the world. Hans lien, 18451915, trans fairy tales from the far north london. Tight clean book with lower corner or rear endpaper torn away.

See more ideas about nature paintings, most popular artists and artist. His father died at an early age, leaving a wife and eight children in difficult circumstances. Theodor kittelsen goblin and a snail on the tree branch 1800s print 8 12 x 11 digital. High quality ooc inspired stationery by independent artists and designers from around the world. Theodor severin kittelsen april 27, 1857 january 21, 1914 was a norwegian artist. Nakken, by theodor kittelsen, arguably the greatest artist of norvegian folklore died theodor kittelsen illustration for troldskab christiania, 1892 click to see more illustrations see more. Theodor kittelsen a brief biography on kittelsen can be found on his wikipedia page. Norwegian folk tales by peter christen asbjornsen, jorgen. I suggest viewing this portfolio of illustrations from kittelsen s battle of frogs and mice. Kittelsen was born in the coastal town of kragero in telemark county, norway. Jan erik vold has said that without this artist, norway would not have been norway. Kittelsen, folk og trold, logn og forbrandet dikt, logn og forbandet digt. Nobody could draw trolls like theodor severin kittelsen 18571914.

Erik theodor werenskiold werenskiold, erik theodor, 1855. Theodor kittelsen18571914 was a noted norwegian artist. Theodor kittelsen 18571914 is norways best loved painter. This book seems to share an isbn with another book by this author. In 1908 he was made knight of the royal norwegian order of st. Buy theodor kittelsen posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. Dec 15, 2016 theodor kittelsen was a norwegian painter and book illustrator 18571914. Theodor severin kittelsen 18571914 is my alltime favorite painter.