Sven Henriksen

Sven Henriksen (1890-1935) was a Danish poster artist.

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.

[1] He died from sepsis at the peak of his career after hurting himself on a nail in his studio.

[2] Sven Henriksen was influenced by German poster art.

His posters are characterized by simple compositions with strong, striking colours.