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Vilhelm Pedersen (1820–1859): Pen Drawing of Three Men, Italy, circa 1840

$2,221.66
£1,645.47
€1,850
CA$3,039.12
A$3,307.50
CHF 1,753.30
MX$39,791.70
NOK 22,237.48
SEK 20,345.74
DKK 14,097.32

About the Item

Finely executed pen drawing by Danish artist Vilhelm Pedersen, depicting three men, likely created during his travels in Italy around 1840. The work demonstrates Pedersen’s keen eye for human figure, composition, and narrative detail, capturing a moment with fluid, confident lines typical of his early artistic explorations. Dimensions: • Height: 19 cm (7.5 in) • Width: 22 cm (8.7 in) Medium: Pen on paper Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor signs of age consistent with early 19th-century works. Vilhelm Pedersen is celebrated as the first illustrator of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, a collaboration that began in the 1840s and established his reputation in Danish art. His illustrations brought Andersen’s stories to life with expressive figures, imaginative storytelling, and delicate draftsmanship, influencing generations of illustrators. Pedersen’s work captures both narrative charm and observational accuracy, as seen in this rare drawing of three men, likely inspired by his travels and studies in Italy. This piece is a remarkable example of Pedersen’s early figure studies and his talent for combining skilled observation with storytelling, providing both artistic and historical significance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Paper,Hand-Painted
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840’s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Valby, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6559247093902

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