Forfatteren Just Mathias Thiele 1824 - 1825

"Forfatteren Just Mathias Thiele" is a marble bust created by Danish sculptor H.W. Bissen in 1824-1825. The bust depicts the Danish author Just Mathias Thiele, and is a realistic and detailed portrait of the subject. The sculpture is on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. Bissen was known for his naturalistic style and often captured the likeness of his subjects with great accuracy. The work is a fine example of neoclassical sculpture, a style that emphasized realism, clarity, and harmony, often drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art.