Billedhuggeren Niels Hansen Jacobsen 1899

This etching, created in 1899 by Danish artist Axel Hou (1860-1948), depicts Niels Hansen Jacobsen, a Danish sculptor. The image features a portrait of Jacobsen in a contemplative pose, with his right hand resting on his chin. Above him, a ghostly image of a skeletal figure appears, suggesting a meditation on mortality. The work is a powerful example of Hou's realist style, characterized by its meticulous detail and focus on the human form. The artwork is held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.