Illustration til "Flipperne" i H.C. Andersen, "Eventyr og Historier", Bind 2 1870 - 1873

This illustration by Danish artist H.P. Hansen (1829-1899) is a detailed depiction of a pair of flippers, a comb, and a piece of cloth. Part of a larger collection of illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen's "Eventyr og Historier", it is a simple yet expressive work that showcases Hansen's skill in capturing minute details. Created between 1870 and 1873, this artwork is a valuable piece of Danish artistic history and a testament to the enduring appeal of Andersen's beloved stories. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and measures 108 mm in height by 119 mm in width.