Johanne Louise Heiberg 1840s

This 1840s lithograph by Emil Ditlev Bærentzen depicts Johanne Louise Heiberg, a prominent Danish actress and writer of the time. The portrait, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features Heiberg in a contemplative pose, holding a book and gazing directly at the viewer. The detailed rendering and delicate shading are characteristic of Bærentzen's style, capturing the sitter's likeness with a refined and sensitive touch. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait adds to the overall elegance of the work.