Hedgehog Wildlife Print Mads Stage Illustration Erinaceus Europaeus Stenders Forlag Denmark

Unframed hedgehog wildlife art by Danish illustrator Mads Stage
Printed in Denmark on smooth art paper by Stenders Forlag
Features European hedgehogs in a naturalistic watercolour style
Ideal for framing or wildlife-themed decor

Approximate dimensions:
370mm x 274mm (14.6" x 10.8")

Condition:
Good overall condition. The sheet is unframed and unglazed, with clean edges and no visible tears or creases in the photographed areas. The printed image is sharp and well preserved, with colours remaining fresh and clear. No annotations or marks appear within the margin or on the image itself.

Description:
This printed wildlife illustration depicts a naturalistic scene of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus), shown in soft detail by the Danish artist Mads Stage. The composition features an adult hedgehog resting in a grassy setting, closely followed by three juvenile hedgehogs. The animals are presented in a subdued palette of browns and greys, with linework and light wash combining to portray the fine texture of fur and spines.

The surroundings are rendered in watercolour and ink, showing dry grasses, reed stalks, and softly coloured leaves in natural hues of pale green, yellow, and brown. The background is left partially open, giving the work a sense of space while anchoring the animals within a natural habitat. The style is representational and detailed without being overly dense.

This is a reproduction print issued by Stenders Forlag, a Danish publisher known for nature illustrations and educational materials. The lower edge of the print includes multilingual labels:
ERINACEUS EUROPAEUS · PINDSVIN · HEDGEHOG · IGEL · HÉRISSON, reflecting the animal’s name in Latin, Danish, English, German, and French respectively.

The artist’s printed signature, “Mads Stage,” appears just beneath the lower right of the image. Mads Stage (1922–2004) was a well-known Danish illustrator and painter, recognised for his wildlife, architectural, and landscape art, often commissioned by publishers for books and prints throughout Europe during the mid to late 20th century.

The work was printed in Denmark and is identified by the reference “318.000.261 / D 0807 1” at the lower right margin.

This unframed print is suitable for display in a wildlife-themed interior or for use in nature education. It could be framed to preserve the work or used in a decorative context such as a study, child’s room, or natural history space.

Item specifics:

Style: Natural History
Pattern: Wildlife Illustration


Hedgehog Wildlife Art Print Mads Stage Stenders Forlag Denmark Unframed Sheet