Døgnets tider. Symboliseret ved fire vingede skikkelser — Bertel Thorvaldsen

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Artist: Bertel Thorvaldsen
Date: 1794
Location: Statens Museum for Kunst

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THE ARTIST

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.

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