Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey 1834

"Illustration til 'Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn' af Hey" is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1834. This delicate illustration depicts a young boy kneeling by a pond, observing a swan gracefully swimming in the water. The scene, set against a backdrop of lush foliage, is rendered in fine lines, capturing the serene beauty of nature. Rørbye's meticulous detail and refined draftsmanship are characteristic of his work, and this illustration reflects his skill in portraying both human and animal figures with sensitivity and realism. The drawing, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, was originally intended for a book of children's fables, emphasizing the artist's engagement with everyday life and the natural world.