• Bertel Thorvaldsen

  1770-1844

Frederik VI

• Production Date

  1823 - No later than May 10, 1825

• Type of Work / Object

  Sculpture > Bust > Portrait Bust

• Location

  • Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Main Floor > Room 18

• Inventory Number

  A859

• Catalogue Number

  A859

• Catalogue Level / Collection

  Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)

Explanation

• For the bust of Frederik 6. (1768-1839), Thorvaldsen has chosen the ancient bust form with the broad section of the chest with drapes across the shoulders and insignia across the chest. The King is given his characteristic features: the thin face, large nose and projecting lower jaw are easily recognisable.

Motif / Theme

• Human > Man > Frederik 6.

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