Vignet til Sophus Schandorph, "En Romersk Nat" 1870s

This anonymous vignette from the 1870s, titled "Vignet til Sophus Schandorph, "En Romersk Nat" ", is a delicate pen and ink drawing depicting a young woman, a cherubic figure, and a young man. Each figure is enclosed within a circular frame and the vignette is framed by a vine with grapes. This illustration is a preparatory drawing for the title page of "En Romersk Nat," a novel by Danish writer Sophus Schandorph. The drawing highlights the themes of love, wine, and Roman antiquity present in the novel. This vignette is a testament to the anonymous artist's skill in capturing the essence of the narrative through subtle details and expressive lines.