Christian IX, Bronze equestrian statue at Christiansborg Palace, Denmark.
Christian IX is portrayed as a mounted figure in bronze, standing upon a sandstone base created by architect Andreas Clemmesen. The sculpture occupies a focal position in front of Christiansborg Palace's main grounds.
The monument honors King Christian IX, who reigned over Denmark from 1863 to 1906 and strengthened royal ties to other European dynasties through marriages. These alliances shaped Denmark's standing during the late 1800s.
The sculpture depicts the king mounted on his horse in a prominent palace setting, allowing visitors to encounter how Danish monarchy was presented to the public. It forms part of the visual language surrounding royal power and national identity.
The sculpture stands freely accessible in front of the palace and can be viewed at any time while exploring the grounds. The location is easy to find and forms part of the public area of the palace complex.
Sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen created this work in 1928 as one of the first women to design an equestrian monument of this scale. The horse model originated in Hannover, Germany, and the bronze casting was completed at the Rasmussen foundry in Nørrebro.
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