144 - E. RONDAHL (1858–1914), The Murder of Knud Lavard in Haraldsted Skov, 1875, pen drawing

E. RONDAHL (1858–1914), The Murder of Knud Lavard in Haraldsted Skov, 1875, pen drawing Emmery Rondahl (1858, Vordingborg – 1914, Copenhagen): The Murder of Knud Lavard in Haraldsted Skov, 1875, pen drawing Technique: Washed pen drawing on paper Inscription: Signed lower right with the artist’s monogram. Dated and inscribed in pencil on the reverse: “January 1875. | Knud Lavard coming to Magnus in Haraldsted Skov.” Date: 1875 Description: A tranquil scene depicting the cousins Knud Lavard and Magnus the Strong in Viking attire. In 1131, the infamous murder of Knud Lavard took place near Haraldsted in Denmark, an event that would spark a civil war. The drawing is part of a collection of historical and saga illustrations featuring Nordic scenes and themes by the Danish artist Rondahl, who made a name for himself particularly as a draftsman. He provided the illustrations for numerous historical, archaeological, and literary works. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Fashion, Denmark, Size: Paper: 11.0 cm x 8.3 cm (4.3 x 3.3 in) Condition: Very good condition. Condition appropriate for its age.