Fairy tale illustrationsTrollskrattet by Rut Milles (1923).
The Troll's Laughter, a 1923 gem by the Swedish artist Ruth Milles (1873–1941).
The story is a mix of ethereal beauty and playful humor. It follows Undine the mermaid and a mischievous little troll as they team up to play a prank on a prince living in a grand castle that reflects in the still waters of the lake.
Ruth Milles was a trailblazer. Though often mentioned as the sister of the famous sculptor Carl Milles, she was a brilliant artist in her own right. Originally a successful sculptor in Paris, she was eventually forced to abandon the heavy work of clay and bronze due to tuberculosis.
Refusing to let illness dim her creativity, she turned to the world of books. She began writing and illustrating, bringing her sculptor’s eye for form and character to these whimsical tales. In "Trollskrattet", you can feel her love for both the mystical Nordic nature and the joy of a good prank!
#RuthMilles #VintageBooks #Fairytaleart #Fairytaleillustration #SwedishArt #WomenArtists #Mermaid #Troll #1920s #ArtHistory #NordicFolklore #ChildrensLiterature
The Troll's Laughter, a 1923 gem by the Swedish artist Ruth Milles (1873–1941).
The story is a mix of ethereal beauty and playful humor. It follows Undine the mermaid and a mischievous little troll as they team up to play a prank on a prince living in a grand castle that reflects in the still waters of the lake.
Ruth Milles was a trailblazer. Though often mentioned as the sister of the famous sculptor Carl Milles, she was a brilliant artist in her own right. Originally a successful sculptor in Paris, she was eventually forced to abandon the heavy work of clay and bronze due to tuberculosis.
Refusing to let illness dim her creativity, she turned to the world of books. She began writing and illustrating, bringing her sculptor’s eye for form and character to these whimsical tales. In "Trollskrattet", you can feel her love for both the mystical Nordic nature and the joy of a good prank!
#RuthMilles #VintageBooks #Fairytaleart #Fairytaleillustration #SwedishArt #WomenArtists #Mermaid #Troll #1920s #ArtHistory #NordicFolklore #ChildrensLiterature
