Digteren Adam Oehlenschläger by Julius Schultz

Digteren Adam Oehlenschläger 1897

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bronze, sculpture

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portrait

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sculpture

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bronze

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sculpture

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realism

Dimensions: 207 cm (height) x 68 cm (width) x 68 cm (depth) (Netto)

Julius Schultz crafted this statue of Adam Oehlenschläger, immortalizing the Danish poet in bronze. Here, the figure is depicted in a contemplative stance, his hands clasped behind his back, a pose that evokes a sense of introspection and poise. This gesture reminds us of the classical contrapposto, a posture seen in ancient Greek sculptures, where weight is shifted to one leg, lending a natural, relaxed look. Consider the Doryphoros by Polykleitos, where we see a similar balance between tension and relaxation. The hands behind the back is a gesture used through Renaissance portraiture to communicate dignity and self-assurance. This symbol has echoed across time, reappearing in portraits of leaders and thinkers, each time adapted to fit the cultural and psychological context. It represents more than just physical posture; it’s an assertion of intellectual and social standing, a pose that speaks to the deep human desire for recognition and legacy.

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