Portrætter af Købke 19th century

Emil Hannover created these portraits of Købke, using a pencil. Hannover, born in the late 19th century, lived in a time when societal roles were strictly defined. It was a period of artistic exploration into identity and representation, particularly how one's social standing could be visually communicated. Hannover's choice to portray Købke, likely a figure of some standing, in a formal style reflects the conventions of portraiture at the time. The work captures Købke in a manner that reinforces his position within the social hierarchy. With his coat and top hat, Købke embodies the image of bourgeois respectability. The use of such clear visual cues is telling of the era's focus on portraying people according to their class and status. This drawing therefore not only immortalizes an individual, but also serves as a mirror reflecting the values and social structures prevalent in 19th-century Denmark.