Arkitekten, professor F. Meldahl by H.W. Bissen

Arkitekten, professor F. Meldahl 1860

bronze

portrait image

portrait

bronze

frontview face

male portrait

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

black and white

statue

digital portrait

"Arkitekten, professor F. Meldahl" is a marble bust sculpted by Danish artist H.W. Bissen in 1860. The bust depicts the architect Ferdinand Meldahl, known for his work on the Frederiksborg Castle and the Thorvaldsen's Museum in Copenhagen. Bissen's realistic style captures Meldahl's thoughtful expression and detailed features, showcasing the artist's skill in portraying individuals with nuance. The bust, currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in 19th-century Danish architecture.