Den lille havfrue redder den druknende prins 1903 - 1906

"Den lille havfrue redder den druknende prins" (The Little Mermaid Rescues the Drowning Prince) is a 1903-1906 drawing by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, known for his illustrations of famous fairy tales. This particular piece depicts the iconic scene from Hans Christian Andersen's story, "The Little Mermaid", where the mermaid rescues the prince from the sea. The drawing's composition, with the mermaid positioned above the drowning prince, emphasizes the mermaid's heroic act and the dramatic nature of the story. The use of white highlights against a predominantly grey palette, creating a sense of urgency and depth, showcases Frølich's masterful handling of light and shadow. This work, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), demonstrates Frølich's ability to capture the essence of the beloved Danish fairytale.