Illustration til "De Vises Steen" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1858 - 1865

This is an illustration from the 1858-1865 edition of H.C. Andersen's "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2. It depicts a scene from the story "De Vises Steen" (The Wise Man's Stone), showing a man riding a horse through a dense, tropical forest, with monkeys, deer, and other animals in the background. Created by an anonymous artist, this small-scale drawing is a testament to the popularity of Andersen's stories and the enduring power of illustration in bringing literature to life. The intricate detail of the illustration highlights the artist's skill in capturing the lush and exotic setting of the story.