page_title: Johan Herman Wessel
hierarchical_section_title: Johan Herman Wessel
caption_attribution_description: Bust of norwegian author Johan Wessel (1742-85) by norwegian sculptor Julius Middelthun (1820-1886); made 1865-66; owned by Nasjonalgalleriet
context_page_description: Johan Herman Wessel was an 18th-century Danish-Norwegian poet, satirist and playwright. His written work was characterized by the use of parody and satiric wit.
context_section_description: Johan Herman Wessel (6 October 1742 – 29 December 1785) was an 18th-century Danish-Norwegian poet, satirist and playwright. His written work  was characterized by the use of parody and satiric wit.
caption: Bust of Johan Herman Wessel by Julius Middelthun at Nasjonalgalleriet
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