Scene with Minerva and Two Men; Verso: Two Dancing Women in Classical Robes

Bertel Thorvaldsen, 1790

MEDIUMGraphite, light brown wash

DIMENSIONSsheet: 5 x 6 1/2 in. (12.7 x 16.5 cm)

LOCATIONThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770–1844 · Kingdom of Denmark

Danish sculptor who celebrated his 'Roman birthday' every March 8th and died at the theater after dining with H.C. Andersen.