Tidstavle over H.C. Andersens liv 1866-1844 by Niels Larsen Stevns

Tidstavle over H.C. Andersens liv 1866-1844 1930 - 1938

drawing

aged paper

ink paper printed

sketch book

personal sketchbook

journal

fading type

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This artwork, "Tidstavle over H.C. Andersens liv 1866-1844" (1930-1938), by Niels Larsen Stevns (1864-1941), is a handwritten manuscript held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The text appears to be a detailed chronology of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s life between 1866 and 1844, meticulously documenting his travels, writings, and other events. This piece offers a unique insight into the life of the famed author, particularly his creative process and his dedication to storytelling.