Grevinde Louise Danner, f. Rasmussen 1853

"Grevinde Louise Danner, f. Rasmussen" is a marble bust sculpted by H.W. Bissen in 1853, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst. The bust is a realistic portrayal of Louise Danner, a Danish noblewoman and the wife of the Danish poet and playwright, Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger. The work captures the sitter’s features in a detailed and expressive manner, showcasing Bissen’s skill in portraiture. The bust’s simple yet elegant drapery adds a sense of classical inspiration, typical of Bissen’s work.