Illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, Skarnbassen 1867

This pencil sketch, created by Lorenz Frølich in 1867, is a preliminary illustration for Hans Christian Andersen's "The Dung Beetle." The artwork depicts two frogs facing each other, with a dung beetle in the foreground, and several additional sketches of dung beetles below. This small-scale work, measuring just 133 mm by 104 mm, offers a glimpse into Frølich's artistic process, showcasing his detailed observations of nature and ability to capture the essence of Andersen's beloved fairy tales through simple, expressive lines.