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

This pen and ink illustration, created by Danish artist H.P. Hansen between 1870 and 1873, depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" (Snedronningen). A young girl sits in a small boat, her hands clasped in front of her, as she travels across a calm body of water. The scene is framed by a grassy bank and tall reeds, suggesting a peaceful and idyllic setting. This illustration, now housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to the enduring power of Andersen's fairy tales and the artistry of H.P. Hansen.