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

This illustration, created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "Ib and Little Christine" from his collection, "Fairy Tales and Stories". The artwork is an example of a black and white woodcut, showcasing Hansen's detailed and expressive style. The intimate scene shows Ib, a man holding a young girl, Little Christine, on his lap. This illustration is part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artwork is small, measuring only 70 mm by 83 mm, yet it captures the essence of this heartwarming Danish tale.