Departementschef C.M. Weis by H.W. Bissen

Departementschef C.M. Weis 1861

portrait image

sculpture

charcoal drawing

frontview face

sculptural image

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

facial portrait

statue

digital portrait

"Departementschef C.M. Weis" is a marble bust sculpted by Danish artist H.W. Bissen in 1861. The work depicts a portrait of Weis, a Danish official, and is notable for its realistic portrayal of the sitter's features, particularly the detailed rendering of his hair, beard, and expression. Bissen, known for his neoclassical style, captures the essence of his subject in a straightforward and dignified manner. This bust is currently located in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.