Ivar Hansen was the Speaker of the Danish Parliament from 1998 to 2003. The artist, Thomas Kluge, portrayed Ivar Hansen sitting on the Speaker's podium with the famous Georg Jensen silver handbell in front of him with almost photographic precision. The decorations on the ceiling of the Chamber are reflected in the highly-polished surface of the handbell. The seated Speaker is looking at the MPs and is ready to lead their negotiations. His face radiates steadfastness, authority and dignity, but also humour and warmth.
© Folketinget
Photographer: Torben Eskerod.
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