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

This pen and ink illustration by Danish artist H.P. Hansen depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Neighboring Families." Created between 1870 and 1873, the work showcases Hansen's skill in capturing the idyllic setting of the story, featuring a thatched cottage by a pond, two figures on horseback, and ducks swimming in the water. The illustration is part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The detailed rendering of the natural environment and the figures adds to the charm of this delicate drawing.