Tekstilfabrikant Isak H. Ruben 1868

This plaster bust titled "Tekstilfabrikant Isak H. Ruben" was sculpted by Danish artist H.W. Bissen in 1868, the year of his death. The work is a realistic portrait of Isak H. Ruben, a prominent textile manufacturer, and is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The bust's focus on detail and naturalism is characteristic of Bissen's neoclassical style. This piece exemplifies the artist's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the likeness and personality of his subjects.