Illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, "Noget" 1866

Lorenz Frølich's 1866 pen and ink drawing, "Illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, "Noget"", is a preparatory sketch for an illustration of a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's story, "Noget." The sketch depicts an angel guiding an elderly woman with a cane, while another figure, possibly a man, stands in the background. Frølich was a prolific illustrator and known for his contributions to Andersen's works, particularly his iconic illustrations for "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Mermaid." This sketch, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Frølich's delicate and expressive style in a small, intimate format. The drawing's composition, with its focus on the interaction between the angel and the woman, captures a poignant moment from the story.