Portrait of the Norwegian Physicist Christopher Hansteen. Bust-Length, Facing Front, Turned to the Left, C.W. Eckersberg

Portrait of the Norwegian Physicist Christopher Hansteen. Bust-Length, Facing Front, Turned to the Left

Portræt af den norske fysikker Christoffer Hansteen. Brystbillede en face t.v. (museum title)

C.W. Eckersberg (Danish) (1783-1853)

Movement: Danish Golden Age
Medium: Pencil, brush and brown wash
Dimensions: 15.6 × 11.3 cm (sheet)
Collection: Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Statens Museum for Kunst, public domain

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Drawing Pencil Wash Brown Sepia Portrait Bust Man Scholar Face Gaze Front view Hair Loop Sideburns Collar Tie Frock coat Vest Button Medal Cross Instrument Table Furniture Signature Christopher Hansteen Astronomer

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