The artwork, “So, how is your appetite, troll mother continued,” was created by John Bauer in 1915. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and is an illustration featured in the series “Among gnomes and trolls.”
This evocative illustration depicts a fantastical scene set within a dark, cavernous environment, illuminated by mysterious glowing forms on the walls. On the left, a small, elaborately decorated seat topped with a crown stands out against the rugged rock. Toward the right, a troll mother, adorned with various ornaments and garb, leans forward in a seemingly attentive posture. The intricacies in the forms and flowing lines typical of Art Nouveau are evident in Bauer’s rendering of both the natural and fantastical elements, drawing the viewer into a whimsical and otherworldly narrative.