Want Vallareman
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The story behind the motif
Poster with the painting Want Vallareman by John Bauer from 1910 (English title: A Fairy Tale Shepherd). The herder Vill Vallareman sits on a rock late at night and plays beautiful music for his goats. In the evening sky, the stars shine over the open landscape.
The picture was published with The tale of the four Big Trolls and Little Vill-Vallareman by Cyrus Granér in the fairy tale collection from Among Elves and Trolls. A short passage from the story reads: "Want Vallareman was a small troll with human features. He was a fine musician and good at playing the French horn. It was heard all over the forest when he played. The great trolls fought over who would be the next king but in the end it was Vallareman with his mediating personality who became king. You don't have to be physically big and strong to get far. Even someone small can become king. Will Vallareman was "big" inside."
John Bauer is known for his fairytale motifs with goblins and princesses. He has had a great influence on Nordic folklore and storytelling.
Artist: John Bauer | Created: 1910
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