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

This illustration, created by H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "Eventyr og Historier". The drawing, which is part of the collection at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows two men, one lying in bed and the other sitting beside him. The scene suggests a moment of intimacy and perhaps illness, capturing the essence of a traveling companion's devotion. The fine detail and expressive lines of Hansen's work are characteristic of his style, bringing life and emotion to the illustration.