Botaniker og politiker J.F. Schouw 1851

"Botaniker og politiker J.F. Schouw", a marble bust sculpted in 1851 by Danish artist H.W. Bissen, portrays the prominent botanist and politician J.F. Schouw. The sculpture, on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, captures Schouw's likeness with striking realism, highlighting the subject's intellectual expression and serious demeanor. The bust is a fine example of 19th-century Danish portrait sculpture, showcasing Bissen's mastery in capturing the individual character of his subjects.