Illustration til "Askeladden som kapsåd med Troldet" 1883

This illustration, "Illustration til "Askeladden som kapsåd med Troldet"", was created in 1883 by Danish artist Louis Sørensen. It depicts a scene from a popular Danish folktale. The image is a dynamic black-and-white etching, capturing the dramatic encounter between a young boy and a menacing troll in a dark forest. The expressive lines and stark contrasts convey the tension and fear of the narrative. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Sørensen's skill in depicting the mystical and fantastical elements of Danish folklore.