Illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, Klokkedybet 1866

This pen and ink illustration, created by Lorenz Frølich in 1866, is a draft for an illustration in Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairytale "The Bell Tower." The artwork depicts a figure standing in a body of water, possibly a lake or river, surrounded by trees and vegetation. The figure, likely representing a character from the story, is drawn with intricate detail, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of human form. The composition of the artwork utilizes lines and shading to create depth and texture, adding to the overall sense of realism and storytelling. The artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and its small size, measuring 154 mm (height) x 98 mm (width), emphasizes the intimate nature of the sketch.