Illustration til "Snedronningen" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1 1870 - 1873

This illustration by Danish artist H.P. Hansen, created between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" ("Snedronningen") from the collection "Fairy Tales and Stories" ("Eventyr og Historier"). The illustration shows a woman reading to a young couple, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in Andersen's work. This intimate scene is characteristic of Hansen's style and his ability to capture the essence of Andersen's tales. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. "The Snow Queen" Illustration, "Fairy Tales and Stories", H.P. Hansen, 1870-1873.