Carl BlochDanish, 1834–1890En romersk jøde
May one see it?
Not receiving at present
SMK — National Gallery of Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- KKSgb10034
In the catalog
Sources
- SMK
- Image: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark — public domain
Meanwhile, in the life of Carl Bloch
The whole life1859–1866
Leaves to study in Italy
His parents wanted their son to become a naval officer, but he cared only for drawing and painting, and he went to study art in Italy. The Italian years (1859–1866) were important for the development of his historical style; his early work consisted of rural scenes of everyday life.
1866
Hans Christian Andersen writes Bloch a New Year's letter
In a New Year's letter, Hans Christian Andersen tells the painter that what God has arched on solid rock will not be swept away. In another letter he writes that Bloch's art adds a new step to his Jacob's ladder into immortality.
1867 · Award
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
31 May 1868
Marries Alma Trepka in Rome
He met his future wife, Alma Trepka, in Rome, and they married there. The marriage was happy until her early death in 1886.
