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

This black and white illustration depicts a scene from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Storks" from his collection "Fairy Tales and Stories". The artwork created between 1870 and 1873 by Danish artist H.P. Hansen, illustrates four storks perched on a fence and in a nest. Hansen's meticulous detail and dynamic poses bring the storks to life in this small, yet powerful image. The illustration is a fine example of the style of the time, emphasizing naturalism and realism. This artwork is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection.