Hans Christian Andersen Collection

Odense Denmark, beautiful old row homes cobblestone streets in Hans Christian Andersen birthplace home

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Death of the Little Match-Seller (engraving)
3653542 Death of the Little Match-Seller (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Little Match-Seller)

The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen
863903 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen; (add.info.: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish author and story teller, best remembered for his Fairy Stories

Hans Christian Andersen
3118507 Hans Christian Andersen; (add.info.: Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) a Danish author. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil)
1128041 The Little Mermaid, "At the mere sight of the bright liquid they drew back in terror", 1911 (pencil, pen & black ink & w/c with scratching out on paper) by Dulac

The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Emperor's New Clothes'

The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. WPA Federal Theatre Presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning - Heckscher Theatre - A Children's Theatre Production'

The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. WPA Federal Theatre Presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning - Majestic Theatre - A Children's Theatre Production'

The Emperor's New Clothes, Newark, NJ, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, Newark, NJ, 1937. WPA Federal Childrens Theatre - Adele G. Nathan Supervisor - presents The Emperor's New Clothes...at the Fuld Hall...Co-Sponsored by

The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Emperor's New Clothes'

The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen, Denmark

I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Denmark, Funen, Odense, H. C. Andersen House, exterior
Denmark, Funen, Odense, H.C. Andersen House, exterior

Denmark, Zealand, Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen statue

Denmark, Funen, Odense, statue of H. C. Andersen

La Reine Des Neiges (litho)
6023212 La Reine Des Neiges (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Reine Des Neiges. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Porcher (litho)
6023217 Le Porcher (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Porcher. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

L Homme De Neige (litho)
6023214 L Homme De Neige (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme De Neige. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Lutin de L epicier (colour litho)
6023205 Le Lutin de L epicier (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lutin de L epicier)

Tante Rage-De-Dents (colour litho)
6023201 Tante Rage-De-Dents (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tante Rage-De-Dents)

Le Lutin de L epicier (litho)
6023224 Le Lutin de L epicier (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lutin de L epicier)

Le Princesse Sur Le Pois (colour litho)
6023211 Le Princesse Sur Le Pois (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Princesse Sur Le Pois)

La Vieille Maison (litho)
6023221 La Vieille Maison (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vieille Maison. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Sapin (colour litho)
6023215 Le Sapin (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sapin. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur (colour litho)
6023208 Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur)

Ce Que Le Pere Fait Est Bien Fait (colour litho)
6023203 Ce Que Le Pere Fait Est Bien Fait (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ce Que Le Pere Fait Est Bien Fait)

L Homme De Neige (colour litho)
6023204 L Homme De Neige (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme De Neige. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur (litho)
6023222 Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Nouveau Costume De L Empereur)

Le Bergere et le Ramoneur (colour litho)
6023213 Le Bergere et le Ramoneur (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bergere et le Ramoneur)

Le Porcher (colour litho)
6023210 Le Porcher (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Porcher. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

Le Rossignol (colour litho)
6023209 Le Rossignol (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Rossignol. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

La Reine Des Neiges (colour litho)
6023196 La Reine Des Neiges (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Reine Des Neiges)

La Petite Marchand D Allumettes (litho)
6023230 La Petite Marchand D Allumettes (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Petite Marchand D Allumettes)

Le Rossignol (litho)
6023216 Le Rossignol (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Rossignol. Illustration for Contes D Andersen, adaptation de Mad H-Giraud)

L Intrepide Petit Soldat De Plomb (colour litho)
6023207 L Intrepide Petit Soldat De Plomb (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Intrepide Petit Soldat De Plomb)

Le Vilain Petit Canard (colour litho)
6023206 Le Vilain Petit Canard (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vilain Petit Canard)

Le Petit Marchand de Sable (colour litho)
6023202 Le Petit Marchand de Sable (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Petit Marchand de Sable)

La Vieille Maison (colour litho)
6023198 La Vieille Maison (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vieille Maison)

La Petite Marchande D Allumettes (colour litho)
6023197 La Petite Marchande D Allumettes (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Petite Marchande D Allumettes)

Ib and Little Christina (colour litho)
3649764 Ib and Little Christina (colour litho) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ib and Little Christina)

Hans Christian Andersen, Portrait (b / w photo)
3656214 Hans Christian Andersen, Portrait (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Christian Andersen)

Out of the Thicket stepped a Tall Old Woman (engraving)
3655575 Out of the Thicket stepped a Tall Old Woman (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out of the Thicket stepped a Tall Old Woman)

The Cheerful Man in the Graveyard (engraving)
3655569 The Cheerful Man in the Graveyard (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheerful Man in the Graveyard)

The Wifes Spirit (engraving)
3655563 The Wifes Spirit (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wifes Spirit. Illustration for Hans Andersens Fairy Tales)

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Hans Christian Andersen, the renowned Danish author, was born in Odense, Denmark. This picturesque city is known for its beautiful old row homes and charming cobblestone streets that undoubtedly inspired Andersen's enchanting tales. One of his most famous stories, "The Emperor's New Clothes, " comes to life in a stunning illustration by W Heath Robinson. The image depicts two rogues calling themselves weavers as they deceive the gullible emperor with their invisible fabric. Another captivating artwork by Robinson portrays "The Nile Flood Had Retired. " It transports us to ancient Egypt where Andersen's imagination takes flight amidst pyramids and pharaohs. In another whimsical lithograph titled "And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, " Robinson captures the magic of communication between animals and humans - a recurring theme in Andersen's fairy tales. However, not all of Andersen's stories were filled with joy. In an engraving depicting "Death of the Little Match-Seller, " we witness the poignant tale of a young girl freezing on the cold winter streets while desperately trying to sell her matches. Robinson also brings to life characters from lesser-known tales like "The Little Robber-Maiden" and "I Must Venture to the Churchyard. " These illustrations showcase his ability to capture both innocence and darkness within Anderson's narratives. Denmark proudly pays tribute to its beloved storyteller through various statues scattered across cities like Copenhagen and Odense. The H. C. Andersen House stands as a testament to his legacy, inviting visitors into his world of imagination. Andersen's influence extends beyond Denmark; even French literature acknowledges him with lithographs such as "La Reine Des Neiges" (The Snow Queen) and "Le Porcher" (The Swineherd). Hans Christian Andersen continues to captivate readers worldwide with his timeless stories that touch our hearts and ignite our imaginations. His legacy lives on through these remarkable artworks, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling.