H. C. Andersen by Julius Magnus-Petersen

H. C. Andersen 1864

print, etching

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

print

etching

pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pencil work

watercolor

This 1864 lithograph by Danish artist Julius Magnus-Petersen depicts the famous author H. C. Andersen, known for his fairy tales such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.” The print portrays Andersen in a formal attire, standing with a cane and gazing towards the right. It is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. This portrait captures Andersen’s stature and presence, reflecting the literary giant’s influence on Danish culture.