Dragon 1892

theodorseverinkittelsen

vegetal

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

pen-ink sketch

intricate

thin linework

pen work

natural form

intricate and detailed

Theodor Kittelsen’s 1892 illustration, “Dragon,” is a masterful example of the artist’s dark, yet whimsical, style. This black and white image portrays a slumbering dragon in a cave guarded by two ornate chests, and a sword. The dragon's wing drapes over the scene, creating a sense of ominous stillness. The image evokes a sense of mystery, and hints at the untold stories behind the treasure guarded by the sleeping beast. Kittelsen's work is renowned for its haunting atmosphere and fantastical creatures that occupy a world both familiar and strange.