Prof. Meisling 1829 - 1851

This small etching, "Prof. Meisling", is a portrait of a Danish professor by Danish artist H.P. Hansen. Created between 1829 and 1851, the artwork depicts the professor standing in profile with an umbrella in his hand. Hansen's use of simple lines and subtle shading captures the professor's personality, giving viewers a glimpse into the life of a prominent Danish scholar. The etching is currently held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The small scale and detailed depiction of the subject are characteristic of portraiture in the 19th century.