Illustration til O. Specter, "Fabler for Børn" 1838

This detailed pen and ink drawing, created by Danish artist Vilhelm Kyhn in 1838, depicts a pair of swallows perched on a wooden beam with a nest, most likely an illustration for a book of fables. The artist’s meticulous detail and subtle shading give the image a sense of realism, capturing the delicate features of the birds and the texture of the wood. This work showcases Kyhn's talent for capturing the natural world in his art and provides an interesting example of 19th-century illustration.