Johan S. Welhaven 1840

This 1840 lithograph, by an anonymous artist, depicts Johan S. Welhaven, a prominent Norwegian writer and critic. The work, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures Welhaven in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt. The artist's attention to detail in rendering Welhaven's features and clothing reflects the realism characteristic of lithographic portraiture in the 19th century. The inscription at the bottom confirms the subject's identity and provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process. The artwork provides a valuable historical record of a significant figure in Norwegian literature.