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Walford Graham Robertson
1866-1948
Sir Olaf
20th century?
Pen and black ink over graphite on paper.
17 5/16 x 10 7/8 inches (440 x 276 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2424
Notes:
Title from item; first line of text: Sir Olaf has ridden far and wide.
Drawing illustrating a traditional Danish ballad variously translated under the title "Sir Olaf [or Oluf] and the elf king's daughter" or "The elf-stroke", with the English text of the ballad written in a calligraphic hand by the artist in all four margins of the sheet.
Drawing initialed "GR" at lower right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows Sir Olaf on his horse with the nude figure of the elf king's daughter hovering over him and the naked figures of her fairy companions among the trees in the background.
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