Wholesale Dealer Christian Thomsen 1814

This portrait of Christian Thomsen, a Danish wholesale dealer, was painted by Friedrich Carl Gröger in 1814. Thomsen is depicted in a simple, yet dignified manner, his features rendered with detail, his eyes gazing directly at the viewer. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a prime example of Gröger's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects, portraying Thomsen as a respected and influential figure within Danish society. The portrait's realistic style, characteristic of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is a testament to Gröger's mastery of portraiture.