Vignet til Edvard Brandes afhandling om August Bournonvill 1870s

This is a pen-and-ink drawing titled "Vignet til Edvard Brandes afhandling om August Bournonvill," which was created by an anonymous artist in the 1870s. The drawing features a figure kneeling and pulling a rope attached to a bell tower. This is a vignette, a small illustration used in a book or other publication, likely for Edvard Brandes's work on August Bournonville, a famous Danish ballet dancer and choreographer. The drawing is a part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection and measures 203 mm in height and 96 mm in width. The simplistic yet expressive style of the drawing reflects the artistic sensibilities of the 19th century, often characterized by an emphasis on realism and detail. This drawing, while unsigned, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of the Danish ballet tradition.