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Bertel Thorvaldsen, 1768/1870-1840

Nationality: Danish
Date of Birth: 1768.11.13/1870.11.19
Place of Birth: Copenhagen
Date of Death: 1840.03.24
Place of Death: Copenhagen

Identity:

Bertel Thorvaldsen was a neo-classical sculptor.

Life:

Whistler's mother visited the Thorwaldsen museum in Copenhagen.

Bibliography:

Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; http://www.getty.edu (accessed 2003); Grove Dictionary of Art Online, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 2004).