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In the Archives you can indulge in several thousand documents on Thorvaldsen and his time. The Archives is a research and documentation centre on Bertel Thorvaldsen and his art. Search for more in the Archives.

  • 30.12.1820

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    Sommariva has heard that Thorvaldsen has returned to Rome after his trip to Denmark and congratulates him on the many honours he has received along the way. ...

  • 5.3.1811

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    This cutting is from a newspaper describes Hans West’s art collection in Copenhagen as a meeting place for artists as well as collectors. The self-portrait b...

  • 1820

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    A description of the sculpture gallery at Woburn Abbey, including three works by Thorvaldsen, Priam Pleads with Achilles for Hector’s Body, cf. A492, Briseis...

  • 21.12.1812

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    The commentary for this letter is not available at the moment.

  • 25.5.1820

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    Thorvaldsen’s copy of the letter dated 25.5.1820, see the comments there.

  • Brera in Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Times

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    The article is one out of two talks given at Thorvaldsen’s Museum at October 7th 2021, in connection to the special exhibition «Longings: Thorvaldsen&#...

  • 20.4.1820

    The Archives - Document
    Thorvaldsen suggests a drastic restructuring and relocation of the Royal Collection of Paintings, the Royal Cabinet of Curiosities, the Royal Library, and th...

  • 20.6.1821

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    Hobhouse introduces a Mr. Harris, who is going to study in Rome. Hobhouse expresses an ardent wish to receive his portrait bust of Byron. He thinks that his ...

  • 22.5.1829

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    In his capacity of chairman of a committee, Hobhouse asks Thorvaldsen if he will accept a commission for a monument to Lord Byron. He finds the bust of Byron...