Ved juletid 1878

print, woodcut

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

woodcut

pencil work

"Ved juletid" (At Christmas Time) is a 1878 wood engraving by Danish artist H.C. Henneberg (1826-1893) now held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork depicts a group of gnomes, dressed in traditional clothing, digging for gold and gems in a snowy forest setting. Their efforts are overseen by a single raven standing atop a rock. The scene is full of whimsical charm, perfectly capturing the essence of Christmas folklore and tradition in Denmark. The artwork is a delightful example of Henneberg's talent for capturing the magic of everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.