Omslag til J. C. Tuxen, "Den danske og norske Sømagt fra de ældste Tider indtil vore Dage" 1870 - 1872

This 1870-1872 anonymous engraving, "Omslag til J. C. Tuxen, 'Den danske og norske Sømagt fra de ældste Tider indtil vore Dage'", depicts a Viking ship sailing on the sea. The image is framed with an ornate border and the title of the book is displayed on the ship's sail. This piece showcases the intricate detail and historical focus that characterized the work of the period. This book cover engraving is on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. The artwork would have been designed to capture the attention of the reader and communicate the historical scope of the book.