Thorvaldsen-medaljen 1835 - 1837
christenchristensen
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brass
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sculpture
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strong focal point
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sculptural image
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black and white theme
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unrealistic statue
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framed image
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black colour
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repetition of black colour
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carved
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statue
This is a plaster relief sculpture depicting the Roman goddess Minerva, holding a small cupid, and the mythological figure of "the Genius of Denmark", by Christen Christensen. The roundel is encircled by a bronze band featuring scenes from Thorvaldsen's career, in honor of the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, made between 1835-1837. It is currently in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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