Bertel Thorvaldsen’s
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Jakob Faurvig

Thorvaldsens Museum

Friedrich Anton König 1794-1844

Medal obverse: Portrait of Thorvaldsen. Medal reverse: The Graces and Cupid

Recto titlePortrait of Thorvaldsen
Verso titleThe Graces and Cupid

Production Date1838
Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief > Medal

Location
- Not on display
Inventory NumberF11

Catalogue NumberF11
Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Medals (F)

Additional Catalogue Information

- MaterialMetal > Silver
- TechniqueImprinted

Dimension

Diameter 39 mm

Inscription / Certification / LabelA THORWALDSEN NAT. D. IX M. NOV MDCCLXX // CHARITES REDVXIT ORBI TERRARVM / F. KÖNIG FEC. / MDCCCXXXVIII
TypeInscription

Art Form / CraftSculpture

Culture / Period European > Modernity (1800 - 1914)

- After (2)
Bertel Thorvaldsen

- After (1)
Carl Joseph Begas

Owner
- Thorvaldsens Museum
- Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen
- Acquisition DateMarch 24, 1844

Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/F11

Sources / Literature

- 16.8.1838 from Friedrich Anton König to Bertel Thorvaldsen