Henning Johan Peter Schouw 1826 - 1893

This pen and ink drawing by H. C. Henneberg depicts a bust of Henning Johan Peter Schouw, a Danish botanist and politician. Created in the 19th century, this artwork is a fine example of portraiture, capturing the subject's likeness with meticulous detail and a realistic style. The detailed rendering of Schouw's features, particularly his eyes, highlights the artist's skill in capturing the personality of the subject. The drawing is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, a renowned art museum in Copenhagen.