Bertel Thorvaldsen was a Danish-Icelandic sculptor and medalist of international fame who lived from 19 November 1770 to 24 March 1844 and spent most of his life, from 1797 to 1838, in Italy. He was born in Copenhagen into a working class family and was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art at the age of eleven. Working part time with his father, a wood carver, he won many honours and medals at the academy, and a stipend took him to Rome, where he made a name as a sculptor and kept a large workshop.
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Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish: [ˈpɛɐ̯tl̩ ˈtsʰɒːˌvælˀsn̩]; 19 November 1770-24 March 1844) was a Danish-Icelandic sculptor and medalist of international fame, who spent most of his life (1797-1838) in Italy.
Early life and education
In 1781, with the help of some friends, eleven-year-old Thorvaldsen was admitted to Copenhagen
Practices: Sculpture, Lead section
Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish: [ˈpɛɐ̯tl̩ ˈtsʰɒːˌvælˀsn̩]; 19 November 1770-24 March 1844) was a Danish-Icelandic sculptor and medalist of international fame, who spent most of his life (1797-1838) in Italy.
In Group: Neoclassical Sculptors, sections
Among his professors were Nicolai Abildgaard and Johannes Wiedewelt, who are both likely influences for his later neoclassical style.
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