Thorvaldsen Museum, Artist museum in Slotsholmen, Denmark.
Description
The Thorvaldsen Museum is an artist collection in Slotsholmen housing marble sculptures, plaster models, drawings, and prints spanning the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's entire career. The works are organized to show how his skills evolved and how he explored different themes throughout his life.
History
The museum opened in 1848 as Denmark's first public museum building, established after a nationwide fundraising effort that began in 1837. Thorvaldsen had donated his entire body of work to the Danish state, making this institution possible.
Culture
The museum reveals how Thorvaldsen drew inspiration from ancient civilizations through the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian pieces he collected and displayed. Visitors can see how these works shaped his creative thinking and connected him to artistic traditions that still influence sculptors today.
Practical
The museum sits next to Christiansborg Palace, making it easy to find while exploring the island. Plan enough time to walk through the galleries at a comfortable pace and take in the full range of works on display.
Did you know?
The museum's inner courtyard features date palms and other Egyptian plants that reflect Thorvaldsen's passion for ancient Egypt. This peaceful garden space also holds the sculptor's own burial place, making it a place of quiet reflection.
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