Illustration til "Nisse-Frieri", digt af Christian Richardt 1870 - 1874

This illustration, created between 1870 and 1874, depicts a scene from the poem "Nisse-Frieri" by Christian Richardt. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows three figures: a young man on bended knee, a woman looking on with a finger to her lips, and a bearded man, likely a father figure, watching the unfolding event. This black and white illustration is an example of the "Nisse" folklore prevalent in Denmark during that era. The use of simple linework and minimal detail enhances the charm and storytelling aspect of the artwork.