Fugle og arkitektur. Illustrationsudkast til H.C. Andersen, Skrubtudsen 1870 - 1874

This pencil sketch, created between 1870 and 1874 by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, is a preliminary illustration for H.C. Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling." The composition features several birds, including a prominent single bird on the right, alongside architectural elements, suggestive of the story's themes of transformation and identity. The sketch's delicate lines and loose composition reveal the artist's process of visual exploration, showcasing his ability to capture both the essence of the literary text and the nuances of avian forms.