Mikkel Ræv og Klavs Skade 1911

"Mikkel Ræv og Klavs Skade" (1911) is a pen and ink drawing by the Danish artist Niels Skovgaard (1858-1938) held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The drawing depicts a scene from a Danish folktale featuring a fox and a raven in a stylized forest setting. The work demonstrates Skovgaard's distinctive use of line and texture to create a sense of movement and depth, while also showcasing his interest in the illustrative potential of ink. This small-scale sketch is a testament to Skovgaard's exploration of narrative and the human condition through the lens of folklore.