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Bertel Thorvaldsen
1770-1844
Frederik VI
Production Date
1823 - No later than May 10, 1825Type of Work / Object
Sculpture > Bust > Portrait Bust
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Location
Inventory Number
A859
Catalogue Number
A859Catalogue 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.
Version / Edition
Marble Version
Dimension
- Height 69.3 cm
Inscription / Certification / Label
Thorvaldsen F
Art Form / Craft
Sculpture
- European > Modernity (1800 - 1914)
Skabelsessted
Italy > Lazio > Rome
Commission Date
November 14, 1819
- Brig St. Croix, Livorno-Copenhagen, July 2, 1825 - September 10, 1825
Crate Number
Antagelig 5
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Acquisition Mode
PurchasedAcquisition Date
1923