
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.
He died from sepsis at the peak of his career after hurting himself on a nail in his studio.
Style.
Sven Henriksen was influenced by German poster art. His posters are characterized by simple compositions with strong, striking colours.