Illustration til "Elverhøi" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1870 - 1873

This detailed pen and ink drawing, "Illustration til "Elverhøi" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2", was created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873. The artwork is an illustration for a story by Hans Christian Andersen and shows the base of a large tree, with a thick trunk and prominent roots. The detailed depiction of the tree and its roots is reminiscent of the romanticism movement, emphasizing nature's power and beauty. This small artwork, measuring only 92 mm by 140 mm, is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, providing insight into both Hansen's artistic style and the illustrative tradition of the 19th century.