Johan Herman Wessel 1813 - 1872

print, woodcut

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

woodcut

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

watercolor

This engraving, created by Andreas Flinch in 1813, depicts Johan Herman Wessel, a Danish poet known for his satirical works. The portrait presents Wessel in profile, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. The detailed lines and hatching of the engraving convey a sense of realism, capturing the subject's features with precision. The image, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the life of this prominent Danish literary figure.