Illustration til Alfred Tennyson "Enoch Arden" 1893

Johannes Holbek’s 1893 pen and ink drawing titled “Illustration til Alfred Tennyson “Enoch Arden”” depicts a scene from the epic poem “Enoch Arden” by Alfred Tennyson. The drawing portrays a dramatic moment where a man and woman sit together amidst a rocky landscape while another man peers down from above. The detailed lines and the stark contrasts of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and suspense, hinting at a complex emotional narrative. This work is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and is a fine example of Holbek’s illustrative style.