L. F. v. Brock 1843

Adolph Kittendorff's lithograph, L. F. v. Brock, presents a portrait of a man who served as a steward and standard-bearer. The subject's identity is deeply intertwined with his role, as indicated by the medals displayed prominently on his jacket, symbols of his service and status within the societal hierarchy of 19th-century Denmark. The lithograph, with its detailed rendering, does more than capture a likeness, it commemorates a life dedicated to service. Consider what it meant to have one's image reproduced and circulated in this manner, and how it affirmed their position. These images served as a form of historical record. The portrait invites us to reflect on the individuals who constitute the fabric of a nation's history, those whose stories may not be widely known, but whose contributions were nonetheless significant.