O. S. Danneskjold-Samsøe 1874

This 1874 lithograph by Carl Leonard Sandberg depicts O. S. Danneskjold-Samsøe. The artwork is a portrait, a popular genre in 19th century art. Sandberg, a Danish artist known for his portraiture and landscape paintings, uses intricate lines and shading to capture the subject's likeness with impressive detail, conveying a sense of realism. The image is framed within an oval, a classical approach that emphasizes the subject’s prominence. This print, currently housed at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Sandberg's talent and offers a glimpse into the history of Danish portraiture.