Rare Original Swedish Ink Wash Drawing By Torsslow 1890 Andersen Fairy Tale Art

This artwork depicts a tragicomic “kiss scene” from Hans Christian Andersen's legendary fairy tale "The Swineherd", created in 1890 by renowned Swedish artist Mats Einar Torsslow (1867–1932). This collectible 19th-century Scandinavian illustration represents a golden age of Victorian fairy tale art, when European master artists transformed classic literary stories into timeless visual narratives, masterfully transporting the viewer into an enchanted fantasy world. The artist's talent reveals the spirit and atmosphere of the era in which the action of the world-famous writer's story unfolds. This elegant drawing makes a perfect decorative addition for a child's room or any other interior, creating a focal point and evoking memories.
DETAILS:
Artist: Mats Einar Torsslow, acknowledged Swedish draftsman and cartoonist. Torsslow is represented at, among others, the Royal Library in Stockholm.
Medium: Ink wash drawing
Image: 33 × 26.2 cm (13 × 10.3 inches)
Condition: Overall in very good well-preserved condition with minimal wear
Framed: 36.6 × 29.9 cm (14.4 × 11.8 inches)
Frame: Satisfactory condition, with age-related wear
Provenance: Private collection
Notes: Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Color and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, contingent upon viewing conditions and ambient light.
Shipping: Approx. weight 2 kg; packed approx. weight 3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping. Note: The glass on the painting will be removed before packing and shipping for safe transit!