Illustration til "Et Blad fra Himlen" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1870 - 1873

This illustration by H.P. Hansen, created between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from the Danish author H.C. Andersen's "Eventyr og Historier", specifically "Et Blad fra Himlen". The black and white woodcut features a group of individuals, including a soldier, standing near a fence. The artwork, currently held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, was originally published in a collection of Andersen's stories. The small scale of the illustration, measuring 64 mm x 96 mm, suggests its intended use as a book illustration, reflecting the popularity of Andersen's tales and the role of illustrations in enriching the reading experience.