Portræt af Peter Frederik Suhm by Gerhard Ludvig Lahde

Portræt af Peter Frederik Suhm 1795

print, etching

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

print

etching

white palette

watercolour illustration

soft colour palette

watercolor

"Portræt af Peter Frederik Suhm" is a 1795 engraving by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde, depicting Peter Frederik Suhm in profile. The artwork is a fine example of portraiture from the late 18th century and showcases Lahde's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject. Suhm, a prominent Danish historian and author, is depicted in an oval frame with a banner identifying him. This engraving, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, offers viewers insight into the historical figures and artistic styles of the period.