To illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, "Noget" 1866

This 1866 illustration by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich is a preliminary sketch for Hans Christian Andersen’s story “Noget”. The simple pen and ink drawing depicts two scenes, one with a figure in a cloak looking on as two other figures interact. The second scene shows a figure looking out of a window of a small, thatched hut. Both scenes were likely intended to be used for the illustration of the fairy tale. This sketch exemplifies Frølich's artistic style and his use of line and composition, which he used to great effect in illustrating Andersen's famous stories.