Kay Nielsen

Danish illustrator (1886–1957)
Person human Q3107486
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Kay Nielsen

Summary

Kay Nielsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on March 12, 1886[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on June 21, 1957[5]. He worked as an artist[6], illustrator[7], scenographer[8], concept artist[9], and animator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kay Nielsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Kay Nielsen passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Kay Nielsen was born on March 12, 1886[3].
  • Kay Nielsen was born on January 1, 1886[12].
  • Kay Nielsen died on June 21, 1957[5].
  • Kay Nielsen died on January 21, 1957[13].
  • Kay Nielsen died on January 1, 1957[14].
  • Kay Nielsen's father was Martinius Nielsen[15].
  • Kay Nielsen's mother was Oda Nielsen[16].
  • Kay Nielsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Kay Nielsen worked as an artist[6].
  • Kay Nielsen's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Kay Nielsen's professions included scenographer[8].
  • Kay Nielsen's professions included concept artist[9].
  • Kay Nielsen worked as an animator[10].
  • Kay Nielsen's field of work was illustrator[18].
  • Kay Nielsen's field of work was book illustration[19].
  • Among Kay Nielsen's employers was Q1047410[20].
  • Kay Nielsen was employed by Q1047410[21].
  • Among Kay Nielsen's employers was Q1047410[22].
  • Kay Nielsen's education included a stint at Académie Julian[23].
  • Kay Nielsen was influenced by history of Asian art[24].
  • Kay Nielsen is recorded as male[25].
  • Kay Nielsen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Kay Nielsen is associated with the Art Nouveau movement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kay Nielsen was born in Copenhagen[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 12, 1886[3] and January 1, 1886[12]. His father was Martinius Nielsen[15]. His mother was Oda Nielsen[16].

Education

Kay Nielsen was educated at Académie Julian[23]. Studied under Jean-Paul Laurens[28], a painter[29], 1838–1921[30], of France[31], awarded the Jean Reynaud Prize[32], specialised in painting[33]; Christian Krohg[34], a painter[35], 1852–1925[36], of Norway[37], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[38], specialised in natural history[39]; and Lucien Simon[40], a painter[41], 1861–1945[42], of France[43], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], illustrator[7], scenographer[8], concept artist[9], and animator[10]. Fields of work include illustrator[18], a profession[45] and book illustration[19], a genre[46]. Employers include Q1047410[20], an animation studio[47], in United States[48], founded in 1923[49], headquartered in Burbank[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 21, 1957[5], January 21, 1957[13], and January 1, 1957[14]. Kay Nielsen passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Kay Nielsen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Kay Nielsen born?

Kay Nielsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Kay Nielsen die?

Kay Nielsen died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Kay Nielsen's parents?

Kay Nielsen's father was Martinius Nielsen[15]. Kay Nielsen's mother was Oda Nielsen[16].

What did Kay Nielsen do for work?

Kay Nielsen worked as artist[6], illustrator[7], scenographer[8], concept artist[9], and animator[10].

Where did Kay Nielsen go to school?

Kay Nielsen was educated at Académie Julian[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Le Delarge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  27. [34] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.
  28. [40] . The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years: The 1940s - Part One (2016 Chronicle Books ed.). wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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