148 - E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Nordic warriors with crossbows, around 1875, Pen drawing

E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Nordic warriors with crossbows, around 1875, Pen drawing Emmery Rondahl (1858 Vordingborg - 1914 Copenhagen): Nordic warriors with crossbow, spear and sword, c. 1875, Pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing on Paper Date: c. 1875 Description: Study sheet with warrior in Nordic armour. On the reverse side a procession through a forest can be seen. A running warrior accompanies a lady on horseback. 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: 13,4 cm x 11,0 cm (5,3 x 4,3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age and slightly soiled in places. The ink is bleeding through to the opposite side.