Illustration til "Ole Lukøie" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1 1870 - 1873

This pen and ink illustration, created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873, depicts Ole Lukøie, a figure from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, riding a horse with two children. Ole Lukøie, the "Sandman," is responsible for bringing dreams to children at night, often with a magical touch, as seen in his flowing cape. This detailed illustration is a testament to Hansen's ability to capture the whimsical essence of Andersen's stories. It currently resides at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.