East of the Sun and West of the Moon 1914

"East of the Sun and West of the Moon" is an illustration by Kay Nielsen, created in 1914. The artwork depicts a scene from a popular fairytale, featuring a young woman in a white gown, her head bent towards the floor, standing next to a man reclined on a floor rug. Nielsen was known for his distinctive style, which borrowed heavily from the Art Nouveau movement with its use of intricate lines and decorative patterns. This illustrative style was a hallmark of his work, which predominantly focused on fairytale and mythological themes.