{"product_id":"john-bauer-princess-trolls-1913-art-poster","title":"John Bauer: The Princess and the Trolls (1913) | Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enchanting Swedish art poster featuring a luminous princess surrounded by curious trolls in a shadowy forest. John Bauer's 1913 illustration brings Nordic folklore to life through delicate watercolour, towering trees and richly imagined creatures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy-tale illustration by John Bauer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 1913 for Helena Nyblom's story \u003cem\u003eThe Changelings\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glowing princess among trolls and ancient trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Swedish Golden Age illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA princess deep in the troll forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrincess Bianca Maria stands pale and luminous beneath the tall tree trunks. Around her, trolls peer from the darkness, their rounded bodies and earthy colours blending into moss, stones and roots. Bauer creates a world where the boundary between creature and landscape feels wonderfully uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe square composition draws the eye toward the princess while the surrounding forest closes in around her. Clearer colours and fine details in the foreground contrast with the muted shadows behind, giving the scene both depth and a quiet sense of danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn illustration for The Changelings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe image was made for Helena Nyblom's story \u003cem\u003eBortbytingarna\u003c\/em\u003e, known in English as \u003cem\u003eThe Changelings\u003c\/em\u003e, published in the 1913 edition of \u003cem\u003eBland tomtar och troll\u003c\/em\u003e. In the tale, a troll father steals the infant princess Bianca Maria and leaves his own child in her place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth children grow up feeling that they do not belong. When they reach marriageable age, they flee and eventually return to their original homes. Bauer captures one of the story's most memorable encounters, where the refined princess appears startlingly bright within the trolls' dark woodland realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One Midsummer Night, They Walked with Bianca Maria Deep Into the Woods.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eOriginal English title recorded by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collection.nationalmuseum.se\/en\/collection\/item\/24305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNationalmuseum, Stockholm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout John Bauer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Bauer was born in Jönköping in 1882 and became one of Sweden's most influential illustrators. He is especially associated with \u003cem\u003eBland tomtar och troll\u003c\/em\u003e, the annual collection of fairy tales for which he created forests populated by trolls, princesses, knights and mysterious creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis art combines close observation of Swedish nature with a distinctive fantasy world. Gnarled roots, moss-covered boulders and towering spruces often shape the characters themselves, giving his illustrations their unmistakable atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Bauer (1882–1918)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwedish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrinsessan och trollen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnglish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Princess and the Trolls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Midsummer Night, They Walked with Bianca Maria Deep Into the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBortbytingarna\u003c\/em\u003e by Helena Nyblom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationalmuseum, Stockholm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMB 363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcquired\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNordic folklore for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep greens, muted browns and luminous central figure give this poster a magical yet calm presence. It suits a living room, bedroom, reading corner or children's room and works beautifully with wood, wool and neutral interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more fairy-tale illustrations in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/john-bauer-1882-1918\"\u003eJohn Bauer collection\u003c\/a\u003e and discover further works in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sweden\"\u003eSwedish art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does The Princess and the Trolls depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration shows Princess Bianca Maria walking deep into the forest among trolls. It was created for Helena Nyblom's fairy tale \u003cem\u003eThe Changelings\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the artwork created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Bauer signed the watercolour in 1913, the same year it appeared in \u003cem\u003eBland tomtar och troll\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original artwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and is registered under inventory number NMB 363.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm quality paper with a matte, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, so you can choose one that suits the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56251292483971,"sku":"c119479a-d093-4f90-b4f3-b5f9b358e428","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56251292516739,"sku":"0ddfdef2-ea34-4562-96b3-1db477f2279b","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56251292549507,"sku":"f00be2ee-46d3-4813-9c5a-45892548b9a2","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56251292582275,"sku":"29f1e699-94f9-4ead-ab0a-ac7f49cee4c4","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/e6aee42b-c71d-4a2e-a745-ec2bacc7f8e9.webp?v=1784205084","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/john-bauer-princess-trolls-1913-art-poster","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}