A. Thorvaldsen
Medal
1817 (made)
1817 (made)
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This medal depicts the Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen, facing to the left. Thorvaldsen was one of the foremost sculptors working in the Neo-classical style.
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Title | A. Thorvaldsen |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Swiss, 19th cent, H.F.Brandt, 1817 Medal a.thorvaldsen/fem figs drawing & at altarMe |
Physical description | Medal, bronze. Obverse side, bust of Thorwaldsen, facing to the left. Inscription: A THORVVALDEN/ DANUS SCULPTOR. Reverse, A GENIO LUMEN. |
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Object history | Bought from R.G Coats for £8. |
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Summary | This medal depicts the Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen, facing to the left. Thorvaldsen was one of the foremost sculptors working in the Neo-classical style. |
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Accession number | A.83-1970 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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