Prøvetryk til Chr. Winthers A.B.C. 1863

This 1863 wood engraving by Danish artist H.P. Hansen depicts a man and a young boy fishing from a small boat on a serene lake. The scene is rendered in a simple, detailed style, focusing on the figures and their activity. The image was created as a proof print for Chr. Winthers's A.B.C., a popular Danish children's book. Hansen's illustration captures a quintessential Danish leisure activity, reflecting the country's natural beauty and appreciation for simple pleasures. The work is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.