John and Ester Bauer John Albert Bauer (1882 – 1918) was a Swedish painter and illustrator. His work is concerned with landscape and mythology, but he also composed portraits. He is best known for his illustrations of early editions of Bland tomtar och troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls), an anthology of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. For more information on John Bauer see part 1, and for earlier works, see parts 1 - 3 also. This is part 4 of a 7-part post on the works of John Bauer: 1911 "Our Father's God Saga" (Fädernas Gudsaga) by Viktor Tydberg: Colour plate from the front cover ( Odin speaks with Mimir's head for the last time ) 1911 "Awake Groa, Awake Mother" Freya by Svipdag on Singastein Freya greets Svipdag Loki lures Idun from Asgard Loki swallows Gullveig's heart Mountain Troll Odin rides out to test Sleipner Odin speaks with Mimir's head for the last time Svipdag speaks with Thökk Thor and Thjalfi's battle with Hrungnir and Mökkurkalfi Tyr and Fenrir 1911 "The King's Choice" by Anna Wahlenberg: 1911 "The King's Choice" by Anna Wahlenberg 1911 "The King's Choice" by Anna Wahlenberg * * * * * 1911 "The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds" by Harald Östenson 1911 "The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds" by Harald Östenson "He Gave the Dragon a Mighty Blow" 1911 Front cover of "Jul-tomten" ( The Christmas Gnome ) 1911 Monas Lisa and Santa Claus 1912 "Christmas Gift" ( Julklappen ) 1912 "Julebocken" Yule Goat pencil, watercolour heightened with white on paper 34.5 x 29 cm 1913 "Two Trolls" woodcut 18.5 x 15.5 cm ( image ) 1913 A Forest Troll 1913 Trolls by Starlight 1912 Among Gnomes and Trolls 6 (Bland Tomtar Och Troll 6): 1912 Among Gnomes and Trolls 6 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom: 1912 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom 1912 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom variant 1912 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom 1912 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom 1912 "Innocence Hiking" ( Oskuldens vandring ) by Helena Nyblom "She Kissed the Bear on the Nose" pencil. ink, watercolour and gouache on paper 25 x 25 cm 1912 Among Gnomes and Trolls 6 "The Boy Who Was Never Afraid" (Pojken som aldrig var rädd) by Alfred Smedberg: 1912 "The Boy Who Was Never Afraid" ( Pojken som aldrig var rädd ) by Alfred Smedberg 1912 "The Boy Who Was Never Afraid" (Pojken som aldrig var rädd) by Alfred Smedberg "Here is a piece of a troll herb which nobody else but me can find" 1912 "The Boy Who Was Never Afraid" (Pojken som aldrig var rädd) by Alfred Smedberg "Oh my, What a little runt! exclaimed the Troll" * 1912 "The Wizard's Coat" (Trollkarlens kappa) by Anna Wahlenberg 1912 Among Gnomes and Trolls 6 "Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman" by Vilhälm Nordin: 1912 Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "He drank at the lake" 1912 Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "Humpe climbed up on his lap" 1912 Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "Humpe" He saw her hiding in the tree 1912 Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "Humpe" 1912 Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "Meeting on the Forest Path" 1913 illustration: Trollsonen som hade solögon och vart skogsman by Vilhälm Nordin "Humpe in the Woods" pencil, watercolour and gouache on canvas 45 x 45 cm