Illustration til O. Specter, "Fabler for Børn" 1838

This black and white etching by Vilhelm Kyhn, created in 1838, is an illustration for the book "Fabler for Børn" ("Fables for Children"). The artwork features a young boy sitting on a bench while surrounded by a group of playful dogs. This charming depiction of everyday life, with its focus on simple domestic scenes, aligns with the genre of realism. The delicate lines and hatching used by Kyhn create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the lively nature of the scene. This illustration is now part of the collection at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.