Illustration til "De tre bukkene bruse som skulde gaa til sæter og gjøre sig fede" 1870 - 1878

This illustration of a goat's head is an anonymous work from the 19th century. Created sometime between 1870 and 1878, the drawing is a detailed and expressive depiction of the animal. The piece is a part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst's collection and serves as a compelling example of animal portraiture in Scandinavian art. The delicate hatching lines and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, bringing the goat to life on the page. The illustration was likely created for a book or print edition of the Norwegian folk tale "De tre bukkene bruse," which translates to "The Three Billy Goats Gruff."