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25.10.1821
The Archives - DocumentArticle on Theodor von der Ropp’s art collection, comprising 10 works by Thorvaldsen. -
9.12.1826
The Archives - DocumentThorvaldsen calls in the loan of 9000 scudi which Christian (8.) Frederik took from him, cf. certificate of indebtedness dated 1.4.1821. -
Prolific Producer or Strategic Genius?
The Archives - Related articleTo what extent was Thorvaldsen actually involved in producing the works credited to him? Discussion of this question grew heated in his own day, and has rema... -
24.10.1818
The Archives - DocumentMokronowski writes that since his last letter to Thorvaldsen he has collected all the pictures of Józef Poniatowski’s head that he has been able to fin... -
From Genii to Angels and Back
The Archives - Related articleThis article describes the confusion of motifs and titles surrounding a pair of reliefs by Thorvaldsen depicting winged young boys singing and playing music;... -
Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Residencies
The Archives - Related articleThis article presents a list of the artists and professors residing in the faculty housing of the Academy of Fine Arts in Charlottenborg Palace, Copenhagen, ... -
Efter 7.12.1817
The Archives - DocumentHobhouse has asked the banking firm of Schultheiss to send a crate to Leghorn. They have been told that they will get it in three months. He has decided that... -
20.5.1829
The Archives - DocumentHornemann recommends the composer Frølich, who intends to spend a year in Italy. He does not like the exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts this year, but t... -
26.12.1818
The Archives - DocumentThe commentary to this document is not available at the moment. -
1823
The Archives - DocumentA description of the sculpture gallery in Prince Nicolaus Esterházy’s art collection in Vienna, which contained two of Thorvaldsen’s sculptures: ...