153 - E. RONDAHL (1858–1914), The Murder of King Erik V Klipping, 1875, pen drawing

E. RONDAHL (1858–1914), The Murder of King Erik V Klipping, 1875, pen drawing Emmery Rondahl (1858, Vordingborg – 1914, Copenhagen): The Murder Conspiracy of King Erik V Klipping of Denmark, 1875, pen drawing Technique: Pen drawing over pencil on paper Inscription: Signed in the center right with the artist’s monogram. Dated and inscribed on the reverse: "June 1875 | The conspirators to kill, led by Marshal Stig Andersen, Erik Glipping. Finderup [?] (1286) [...]". A variation on the theme is also sketched in pencil on the reverse. Date: 1875 Description: Historical scene in the chamber of the Danish king. Kneeling on the floor and still reaching for his sword, the depiction shows the king who was to be assassinated by numerous conspirators from the Danish nobility in November 1286. 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: 17.3 cm x 21.4 cm (6.8 x 8.4 in), Illustration: 11.3 cm x 13.4 cm (4.4 x 5.3 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age. Slightly soiled along the margin.