Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey by Martinus Rørbye

Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey 1834

print, engraving

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

print

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

pencil work

engraving

fantasy sketch

initial sketch

This illustration, created by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye in 1834, is a delicate and detailed pen and ink drawing. It depicts a young child standing amidst a thicket of foliage, observing a small bird perched on a branch. Rørbye, known for his meticulous depiction of nature, captures the innocence of childhood and the beauty of the natural world. The artwork, titled "Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey," is a testament to Rørbye's ability to translate literary themes into visual form. It is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.