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 Copenhagen Technival College 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

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  "Make the Wheels Turn" (1926)
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  Jubilæumsudstillingen (1926)
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  Gas and Electricity Exhibition (1926)
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  Hellesens Cykellygte-Element (1930)
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  Stjernen Beer and Mineral Water (1932)
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  Little Belt Bridge (1935)
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  A/S Københavns Telefonkiosker's greeting telegrams (1926)

References

1. "Sven Henriksen" (in Danish). Dansk Plakatmuseum. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
2. "ValdeSven Henriksen". Dansk Plakatkunst (in Danish). Retrieved 11 October 2016.

External links

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