Henrik Gamst 1799 - 1868

"Henrik Gamst" is a lithograph by Emil Ditlev Bærentzen, a Danish artist, created sometime between 1799 and 1868. This artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a portrait of Henrik Gamst, a Danish politician. The lithograph, a printmaking technique using a flat stone, showcases Bærentzen's ability to capture detail and evoke a sense of realism in Gamst's features and attire. The composition focuses on the subject's head and shoulders, emphasizing a sense of intimacy and bringing the viewer closer to the sitter. This work exemplifies Bærentzen's contributions to the art of portraiture in Denmark during the 19th century.