International Studio Magazine Vol. 51, 1913-1914 | Kay Nielsen, Jessie M. King

The International Studio was a prestigious, influential monthly magazine dedicated to the fine and decorative arts, published in New York and London. The volumes from 1913-1914 represent a high point in the history of illustrated periodicals, capturing the tail end of the Golden Age of Illustration and the flourishing of the Art Nouveau and early Art Deco movements. During this period, the magazine was a vital showcase for contemporary book illustrators, with the work of Kay Nielsen and Jessie M. King standing out as exemplary of the romantic, symbolic, and decorative tendencies of the time.
Vol. 51, from Nov 1913 to February 1914 is particularly prized for the introduction of the Danish illustrator Kay Nielsen and Jessie M. King’s Seven Happy Days illustrations.
The International Studio Magazine vol. 51 is far more than a bound collection of old articles. It is a curated gallery of some of the finest illustrative art of its time. The contributions by Leon Bakst, Kay Nielsen,Frank Brangwyn, Russell Flint, William Nicholson and Jessie M. King are not merely incidental; they are central to the magazine’s identity during this period, representing the pinnacle of decorative, narrative-driven art. For anyone interested in the history of illustration, Art Nouveau, or these specific artists, these volumes are considered foundational and essential reference points.