Kay Nielsen - East of the Sun and West of the Moon 14th Century and inevitable destruction unfold with

and inevitable destruction unfold with dreamlike intensity and somber poetic power

their expressions ranging from amazement to reverence

The painting "The Eruption of Vesuvius by Night" by Henry Pether

Lilies dot the water’s surface

brooding landscape

Kay Nielsen - East of the Sun and West of the Moon 14th Century and inevitable destruction unfold withEast of the Sun and West of the Moon brings new life to this timeless collection of 15 Norwegian folktales, magnificently illustrated by the celebrated Danish artist Kay Nielsen, one of the greatest illustrators in the history of childrens literature. Reproduced from a rare first edition, this volume includes 11 of Nielsens original watercolour masterpieces, complemented by a refined contemporary design, full page plates, and sweeping double spreads