Bertel ThorvaldsenDanish, 1770–1844Alexanderzug
May one see it?
Unknown
Skulpturensammlung Dresden
Dresden, Germany
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
Meanwhile, in the life of Bertel Thorvaldsen
The whole life1797–1838
“Restores” the Aegina marbles for Prince Ludwig
In his Roman workshop in the Palazzo Barberini Thorvaldsen “restored” the recently discovered Aegina marbles, adding lost arms and heads. On his recommendation the fragments were bought by Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, the future King Ludwig I; the reconstructed pediment groups of the Aegina temple can now be seen in Munich’s Glyptothek.
1797–1838
The Roman years: a home, a workshop and a mentor
In Rome Thorvaldsen lived at the Casa Buti on the Via Sistina, in front of the Spanish Steps, and had his workshop in the stables of the Palazzo Barberini. He also studied with another Dane, Asmus Jacob Carstens, whose handling of classical themes became a source of inspiration.
1810 · Award
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1813
Birth of his daughter Elisa
In 1813 Anna Maria von Uhden bore Thorvaldsen a daughter, Elisa.
