Omslag til "Den ny Eventyrbog" 1847 - 1873

This woodcut by Danish artist F. Hendriksen (1847-1938) titled "Omslag til 'Den ny Eventyrbog'" (Cover for 'The New Storybook') was created between 1847 and 1873. The artwork is a striking example of the artist's intricate style, depicting a giant held captive by a small fairy. The giant's head is enclosed in a circle bearing the title of the book, emphasizing its importance. The fairy, holding a chain, represents the power of storytelling to captivate and hold the imagination of the listener. This evocative design was created to serve as the cover for the "Den ny Eventyrbog", a book of Danish fairy tales. This work is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.