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Speaker Ivar Hansen

Thomas Kluge2003

The Danish Parliament

The Danish Parliament
Copenhagen K, Denmark

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.

Details

  • Title: Speaker Ivar Hansen
  • Creator: Thomas Kluge
  • Creator Lifespan: 1969
  • Creator Nationality: Danish
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date: 2003
  • Physical Dimensions: w89 x h98 cm
  • Original Title: Formand for Folketinget Ivar Hansen (1998 - 2003)
  • Danish Description: Ivar Hansen var formand for Folketinget i perioden 1998-2003. Portrættøren Thomas Kluge har med næsten fotografisk nøjagtighed gengivet Ivar Hansen siddende på formandspodiet med den berømte Georg Jensen sølvklokke foran sig. I den velpudsede overflade spejler sig loftsudsmykningen i Folketingssagen. Formanden sidder i sit formandssæde og skuer ud over Folketingets medlemmer. Han er klar til at lede forhandlingerne i Folketingssalen. Ansigtet afspejler fasthed, autoritet, værdighed, men også lune og humor.
  • Provenance: © Thomas Kluge/billedkunst.dk
  • Type: Oil on canvas

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