Look at them, troll mother said (1915 CE)
Look at them troll mother said was created in 1915, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden sets a princess among trolls in a dark forest scene.
John Bauer
Illustrations and works by John Bauer, a Swedish artist famous for his enchanting depictions of fairy tales and folklore. His evocative art, rich with forest scenes and mythical creatures, captures the magic of Scandinavian storytelling traditions.
Agneta and the Sea King (1910 CE)
Sketched in 1910, this watercolor and ink piece from Sweden pairs Agneta with the Sea King in an underwater setting.
The Root Trolls (1917 CE)
Drawn in 1917, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden fits root trolls into a forest scene alongside a child modeled after Bauer’s son.
Tuvstarr Still Sits and Looks Down into the Water (1913 CE)
Painted in 1913, this watercolor and gouache work from Sweden frames Princess Tuvstarr gazing into a tarn after releasing her golden heart.