Hans Christian 1805 1875 Collection

Dancing over the floor as no one had yet danced - in Andersens "The Little Mermaid"
LSE4095426 Dancing over the floor as no one had yet danced - in Andersens " The Little Mermaid" by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

I now what you want said the sea witch - in Andersens "The Little Mermaid"
LSE4095416 I now what you want said the sea witch - in Andersens " The Little Mermaid" by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Andersens tale "The new clothes of the emperor", drawing by Yan Dargent
PCT4267347 Illustration of Andersens tale " The new clothes of the emperor", drawing by Yan Dargent. Two petty ministers pretend to dress the emperor who remains naked

The Little Mermaid - illustration by Vilhelm Pedersen, Denmark, 1848
LSE4108194 The Little Mermaid - illustration by Vilhelm Pedersen, Denmark, 1848 by Pedersen, Vilhelm (1820-1859); Private Collection; (add.info)

La petite sirene - in "Tales d Andersen", ill. by H. Pecoud, ed. Laurens, c. 1930
LSE4108192 La petite sirene - in " Tales d Andersen", ill. by H. Pecoud, ed. Laurens, c. 1930 by Pecoud, Andre (1880-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Danish writer
XEE4404499 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Danish writer. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)

Fairies: "They danced with shawls which were woven of mist and moonshine"
LSE4095413 Fairies:" They danced with shawls which were woven of mist and moonshine" : The elf-hill - in " Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill

The travelling companion: "Let him have his head cut off"
LSE4095407 The travelling companion: " Let him have his head cut off" - in " Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill

Portrait of Danish writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
GIA4801518 Portrait of Danish writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Photograph of the 1860s. by Unknown photographer

The Little Mermaid of Andersen
LSE4101394 The Little Mermaid of Andersen by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Mermaid of Andersen); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

The emperors new clothes: "Oh, how well they look
LSE4095411 The emperors new clothes: " Oh, how well they look! How capitally they fit" - in " Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Anonymous. Photograph, ca 1865
FIA5410017 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Anonymous. Photograph, ca 1865. Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; out of copyright

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), by Hansen, Georg Emil (1833-1891)
FIA5410016 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), by Hansen, Georg Emil (1833-1891). Photograph, c. 1871. Private Collection by Hansen

On the grave of the princesss father then grew a rose-bush - The swineherd "
LSE4095408 On the grave of the princesss father then grew a rose-bush - The swineherd " The Princess and the Porcher" - in " Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill

Hans Christian Andersen. Danish writer 1805-1875
XEE4412481 Hans Christian Andersen. Danish writer 1805-1875 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Christian Andersen)

Illustration of the late 19th century for the tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875
XEE4180350 Illustration of the late 19th century for the tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) " Grand Claus and Little Claus" (Klaus).Private collection

Illustration of the late 19th century for the tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875
XEE4180372 Illustration of the late 19th century for the tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) " Grand Claus and Little Claus" (Klaus).Private collection

Young girls tell the stories of Andersen and Charles Perrault in the parks to children
XEE4185374 Young girls tell the stories of Andersen and Charles Perrault in the parks to children having fun in the public gardens of Paris. Engraving

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish author
XEE4146134 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish author by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Have you really courage to go into the wide world with me
LSE4095401 Have you really courage to go into the wide world with me? : Shepherdess & chimney sweeper - in " Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), 1845 (watercolour and chalk on paper)
FIA5391937 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), 1845 (watercolour and chalk on paper) by Hartmann, Carl (1818-57); Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Odense

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Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the Danish writer and poet, left an indelible mark on literature with his enchanting tales. In his renowned work "The Little Mermaid, " he transported readers to a world where mermaids danced over the floor like no one had before. The sea witch, a pivotal character in the story, cunningly declared, "I know what you want. " Andersen's imagination knew no bounds as seen in his tale "The New Clothes of the Emperor. " A captivating illustration by Yan Dargent depicted two petty ministers pretending to dress the emperor while he remained naked—a satirical commentary on vanity and deceit. Vilhelm Pedersen's 1848 illustration of "The Little Mermaid" captured the essence of this beloved fairy tale. It continues to captivate audiences even today, as demonstrated by H. Pecoud's beautiful depiction in "Tales d Andersen" from around 1930. A portrait of Hans Christian Andersen himself reveals a man whose creativity knew no limits. His stories were filled with fairies who danced gracefully with shawls woven from mist and moonshine—an ethereal sight that delighted readers young and old. In another dark yet compelling tale called "The Travelling Companion, " Andersen pushed boundaries further when one character uttered chilling words: "Let him have his head cut off. " An anonymous photograph taken around 1865 immortalizes Hans Christian Andersen's visage—a face that brought joy to countless readers worldwide. "The Little Mermaid" remains one of Anderson's most iconic works—a timeless masterpiece that has been adapted into various forms across different media platforms. And finally, who can forget the famous line from "The Emperor's New Clothes": "Oh, how well they look. " This phrase perfectly encapsulates both our fascination with appearances and our tendency towards blind conformity. Hans Christian Andersen was not just a writer; he was a master storyteller whose tales continue to resonate with audiences today.