title: Sven Henriksen
text: # 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.
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * "Make the Wheels Turn" (1926)
  * Jubilæumsudstillingen (1926)
  * Gas and Electricity Exhibition (1926)
  * Hellesens Cykellygte-Element (1930)
  * Stjernen Beer and Mineral Water (1932)
  * Little Belt Bridge (1935)
  * A/S Københavns Telefonkiosker's greeting telegrams (1926)
  