Då och då tog tomten tag i tyglarna 

"Då och då tog tomten tag i tyglarna" is a work by Swedish artist John Bauer, renowned for his illustrations for children's books and his distinctive style that combined realism with fantastical elements. This particular work depicts a figure in a blue cloak and hat riding a dappled horse through a dark and shadowy forest, creating a sense of mystery and adventure. The use of deep blacks and browns in the background contrasts with the bright blue of the figure's clothing, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure and the horse's curly mane. Bauer's intricate details in the horse's markings and the forest's texture add to the sense of wonder and whimsy.