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Hans Christian Andersen, Bronze statue in Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Denmark

The statue depicts Hans Christian Andersen in a seated position on a terracotta plinth decorated with bronze reliefs at the base.

In 1874, a committee organized a competition among ten artists to create a monument celebrating Andersen's 70th birthday, with August Saabye's design selected.

The monument represents Danish storytelling tradition through its portrayal of the author who created tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

Located at coordinates 55.6856108, 12.5816055, the statue stands in a public garden space that remains accessible during daylight hours throughout the year.

The bronze reliefs at the base of the monument showcase scenes from different stories written by the Danish author.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1880

Creator: August Saabye

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 55.68561,12.58161

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:47

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