C. M. Bellman 1880

print

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

remaining negative space

This 1880 print by Carl Poulsen depicts C.M. Bellman, a Swedish poet, composer and musician. The print is a portrait of Bellman, which is contained within a circle, showing him in formal attire with a thoughtful expression. The fine detail of the print and the realistic rendering of Bellman's features demonstrate Poulsen's skill as an artist. This artwork is part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection.