Omslag med slynget lænkeornament med dyr til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" 1834

This intricate pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1834, is a decorative border for a book of children's fables. The elaborate design features a variety of animals, including a bull, a cat, a bird, and a hare, all intertwined with swirling vines and foliage. Rørbye's meticulous attention to detail and use of delicate lines creates a sense of vibrancy and movement, making this an enchanting example of his signature style. This artwork, titled "Omslag med slynget lænkeornament med dyr til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn"", is held in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.