Selvportræt 1947

Axel Hou's "Selvportræt" (Self-Portrait) is a 1947 etching that depicts the artist in his later years. This intimate work shows Hou in a close-up, wearing a cap and glasses, with a contemplative expression. The etching technique, with its characteristic lines and textures, adds depth and a sense of realism to the image. Hou, born in 1860 and a prolific artist, captures his own essence in this small yet powerful self-portrait, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork reflects a significant moment in the artist's career, created just a year before his passing in 1948.