Sven Henriksen
Sven Henriksen (1890-1935) was a Danish poster artist. He was the only artist in the Golden Age of Danish poster art who exclusively worked with poster design.
Biography[]
Sven Henriksen began his career as a poster artist in circa 1910 after feaduating from and completing an aprentership as a painter. He was also active as an exhibition organizer and created numerous posters for his owns exhibitions.[1]
He died from sepsis at the peak of his career after hurting himself on a nail in his studio.[2]
Style[]
Sven Henriksen was influenced by German poster art. His posters are characterized by simple compositions with strong, striking colours.
Gallery[]
"Make the Wheels Turn" (1926)
Jubilæumsudstillingen (1926)
Gas and Electricity Exhibition (1926)
Hellesens Cykellygte-Element (1930)
Stjernen Beer and Mineral Water (1932)
Little Belt Bridge (1935)
A/S Københavns Telefonkiosker's greeting telegrams (1926)
References[]
- ^ "Sven Henriksen" (in Danish). Dansk Plakatmuseum. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ^ "ValdeSven Henriksen". Dansk Plakatkunst (in Danish). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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