Odin 1844

drawing

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

water colours

underpainting

traditional art medium

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

warm toned green

This watercolor drawing titled "Odin" by Lorenz Frølich, completed in 1844, depicts the Norse god Odin seated on a throne with his two wolves, Geri and Freki, at his feet. Surrounding the figure are ravens and intricate, interwoven designs, typical of the Romantic period's fascination with Nordic mythology. The detailed ornamentation and the portrayal of Odin, the god of wisdom and magic, speaks to the artist's engagement with Scandinavian folklore. The artwork is currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.