157 - E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Scenes from Danish history, around 1880, Pencil

E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Scenes from Danish history, around 1880, Pencil Emmery Rondahl (1858 Vordingborg - 1914 Copenhagen): Figure sketch, scenes of Danish history, c. 1880, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Date: c. 1880 Description: Sketchy design of various scenes with figures in historicizing clothing and armament. Above, a nobleman in 17th century costume is led by a soldier. Below are two multi-figured scenes. Probably as an illustration of Danish or Scandinavian history or the Nordic saga world. The drawing is from a collection of history and saga illustrations 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: 26,4 cm x 19,1 cm (10,4 x 7,5 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to age and sporadically pale stained. Slightly soiled along the edges and slightly bumped in places. There is a small puncture at the lower right.