Elsa Nielsen

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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 Viggo Brandt 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

  1. ^ a b c d Lisbeth Stadshil. "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Elsa Agnete Yvonne Nielsen" (in Danish). Kendtes Gravsted. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). Clausens Kunsthandel. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Elsa Nielsen". Den Store Danske (in Danish). Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Elsa Nielsen" (in Danish). KunstOnline.dk. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Elsa Nielsen: Works by the artist in Danish museums". Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved 31 October 2014.

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