Rumpelstiltskin Appearing to the Miller's Daughter — Gustav Heinrich Naeke | DiscoverArt

Gustav Heinrich Naeke

Rumpelstiltskin Appearing to the Miller's Daughter

early 19th century

Pen and black ink, brown wash, over graphite

10.4 × 7.9 cm (4.1 × 3.1 in)

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