Illustration of the Soldier for Tinder-Box (1884)
Illustration of the Soldier from "The Tinder-Box"
An illustration of the soldier from "The Tinder-Box" by Hans Christian Andersen. At the top of the drawing, "The soldier in the first (copper) door", is written in pencil. The drawing shows the soldier at a chest, holding up a candle which illuminates the contents of the chest . A dog with large eyes is in the background. "For Tinder Box" is handwritten below the drawing. It is signed "EMT" in the lower-right corner.
Name/Title
Illustration of the Soldier for Tinder-Box (1884)Entry/Object ID
S.001.F.005.G.1884Description
An illustration of the soldier and one of the dogs from "The Tinder-Box" by Hans Christian Andersen. Edward Martin Taber illustrated different fairytales for his nieces and nephews as gifts, this is one drawing from his illustration of "The Tinder-Box". This scene depicts the soldier in the copper room, taking the copper coins from the chest. The drawing is signed by Edward Martin Taber.Type of Drawing
GraphiteArtwork Details
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GraphiteSubject
FigurativeSubject Person or Organization
The SoldierSeries
Drawings for "The Tinder Box"Category
Figural Drawings, Works of Edward Martin Taber
Drawings