149 - E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Stig Andersen avenges his wife, 1875, Pen drawing

E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Stig Andersen avenges his wife, 1875, Pen drawing Emmery Rondahl (1858 Vordingborg - 1914 Copenhagen): Marshal Stig Andersen Hvide the Elder vows to avenge his wife's honor, 1875, Pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing on Paper Inscription: Signed lower right with the artist's monogram. Dated and inscribed on the reverse: "August 75 | Marsk Stig værger at hevne sin husfrue". Date: 1875 Description: Legendary historical scene from Danish history. The important Danish army commander Stig Andersen Hvide swears to avenge his wife's honor in the presence of the household. In his absence, the king had raped his wife. The drawing is 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: 17,6 cm x 21,3 cm (6,9 x 8,4 in), Depiction: 13,5 cm x 11,5 cm (5,3 x 4,5 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age and especially on the sheet margin slightly soiled and in places lightly foxed. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped.