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

This pen-and-ink illustration by Danish artist H.P. Hansen, created between 1870 and 1873, is a visual representation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, “The Phoenix Bird”, from his collection, “Fairy Tales and Stories”. Depicting a woman sitting beside a cradle, the illustration captures the somber mood of the tale. The woman’s pensive expression contrasts with the radiant light emanating from the cradle, suggesting a sense of hope amidst the story’s melancholic themes. This work, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifies Hansen's skill in capturing the essence of Andersen's storytelling through detailed, illustrative imagery.