Illustration til "Tommelise" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1 1870 - 1873

This illustration by H.P. Hansen, created between 1870 and 1873, is a depiction of "Thumbelina" from Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale. The intricate pen and ink drawing showcases Thumbelina, a tiny girl, sitting atop a large flower petal, her delicate figure emphasized by the scale of the surrounding flora. This illustration, part of the "Eventyr og Historier" collection, exemplifies the artistic style prevalent in 19th-century Danish book illustrations, known for their detailed and imaginative representations of fantastical tales. "Illustration til "Tommelise" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 1" is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.