Maleren Thorald Læssøe som dreng 1822 - 1826

Constantin Hansen's "Maleren Thorald Læssøe som dreng" is a portrait painting of the Danish painter Thorald Læssøe as a young boy, painted between 1822 and 1826. Hansen, a prominent Danish painter, captured Læssøe's youthful features with a sensitive and realistic touch. The painting is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. This oil painting shows Læssøe's thoughtful expression, with his eyes gazing off to the side, suggesting a quiet contemplation. The painting's simple composition, with the young Læssøe's face as the central focus, emphasizes the artist's skillful portrayal of human emotion. The artwork is a testament to Hansen's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects, and offers a glimpse into the life of a young, aspiring artist.