Bjørn Wiinblad
Bjørn Wiinblad (20 September 1919 – 8 June 2006), was a
Background
Bjørn Wiinblad was born in
Commissions
He was attached to the
Wiinblad illustrated the work of his fellow
Rosenthal Porcelain Company
Wiinblad was an important designer for the Rosenthal porcelain company. His most popular Rosenthal dinnerware design, Romance (Romanze), was a typical Wiinblad design in terms of its incredible level of fine decorative detail. Starting in 1971, he also designed an annual commemorative Christmas plate for Rosenthal. Wiinblad also designed ceramic pieces for Nymolle, a Danish pottery. [3]
Dallas, Texas
In 1954 Wiinblad began collaborating with businesses and organizations in
Style
Characteristics of Wiinblad's work include whimsical round-faced people, dressed in vaguely 19th-century costume. They are often surrounded by natural elements: twining vines, floral wreaths, and fantastical trees. When Wiinblad employed color, he did so with great assurance. His colors are saturated and strong—sometimes almost psychedelic—and are often supplemented with metallic gold or silver.
Gallery of Bjørn Wiinblad's works
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Rosenthal porcelain
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Wiinblad in his studio
Artwork on view
Museums the world over have Wiinblad's work in their collections. Among these are the
Literature
- Bjørn Wiinblad : lyst og livsværk (2012) edited by Majbritt Løland (Middelfart, CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark) ISBN 978-87-91135-38-5
- Bjørn Wiinblad (2015) edited by Camilla Jalvin, et al. (Arken Museum of Modern Art) ISBN 978-06-92777-40-4
References
- ^ a b c d "Bjørn Wiinblad". Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "The Swineherd (1975)". IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Bjørn Wiinblad". Det Blå Hus. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Danish artist Bjorn Wiinblad D Magazine