Elsa Nielsen
Elsa Agnete Yvonne Nielsen née Bendixsen (21 September 1923 – 11 October 2011) was a Danish graphic artist. The grand-daughter of the painter Laurits Tuxen, in 1946 she married the graphic artist Palle Nielsen.[1][2]
Biography[]
Born in Copenhagen, as a child she spent her holidays in the Tuxen's summerhouse in Skagen. After completing her schooling, she studied painting privately under at the Glyptotek and at Erik Clemmensen's art school. She then attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Vilhelm Lundstrøm, graduating in 1947.[1][2] Her few recurring motifs include glassware, ancient female busts and, above all, withered flowers.[3] Her drawings and prints consist of a multitude of thin vibrating lines.[1]
A member of the Corner artists association, she exhibited there from 1986.[4] She has also exhibited frequently at Clausens Kunsthandel, Copenhagen.[5] Her works are in the collections of several Danish museums.[6]
Awards[]
In 1985, she was awarded the Eckersberg Medal.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Lisbeth Stadshil. "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Elsa Agnete Yvonne Nielsen" (in Danish). Kendtes Gravsted. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). Clausens Kunsthandel. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Elsa Nielsen". Den Store Danske (in Danish). Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). KunstOnline.dk. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Elsa Nielsen: Works by the artist in Danish museums". Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
Literature[]
- Irve, Bent (2005). Elsa Nielsen: akvarel, tegning, grafik. Rhodos. ISBN 978-87-7245-958-5.
External links[]
- 1923 births
- 2011 deaths
- Danish illustrators
- Danish women artists
- Artists from Copenhagen
- Recipients of the Eckersberg Medal
- Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts alumni