Karl den Danske 1849 - 1879

print, woodcut

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

pen-ink sketch

woodcut

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Karl den Danske" is a 19th-century anonymous engraving depicting a profile portrait of King Charles I of Denmark. The artwork, created sometime between 1849 and 1879, is a simple yet striking representation of the Danish monarch, capturing his regal demeanor. The image shows the king wearing a distinctive hat and a beaded necklace, highlighting the fashion and style of the era. Currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, the engraving serves as a visual testament to the history of Danish royalty.