145 - E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Nordic welcome scene, around 1880, Pen drawing

E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Nordic welcome scene, around 1880, Pen drawing Emmery Rondahl (1858 Vordingborg - 1914 Copenhagen): Nordic welcome scene, c. 1880, Pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing over Pencil on Paper Date: c. 1880 Description: Depiction of a joyful welcome scene with three men in Nordic costume reminiscent of Vikings. One of them holds out a drinking horn to the others. The drawing comes from a collection of history and saga depictions with Nordic scenes and themes from the hand of the Danish artist Rondahl, who made a name for himself especially as a draughtsman. He provided the designs for numerous historical, archaeological and literary writings. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Fashion, Denmark, Size: Paper: 22,9 cm x 17,7 cm (9 x 7 in), Depiction: 14,5 cm x 15,0 cm (5,7 x 5,9 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to age and pale foxing is visible in places. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and partly creased.