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Christen Christensen 1806-1845

Medal obverse: King Christian VIII of Denmark. Medal reverse: The Genius of Light

Recto titleKing Christian VIII of Denmark
Verso titleThe Genius of Light

Production Date1841
Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief > Medal

Location
- Not on display
Inventory NumberF24

Catalogue NumberF24
Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Medals (F)

Additional Catalogue Information

- MaterialMetal > Silver
- TechniqueImprinted

Dimension

Diameter 37 mm

Inscription / Certification / LabelCHRISTIANUS REX DANIÆ / CHRISTENSEN F. // INGENIO ET ARTI
TypeInscription

Art Form / CraftSculpture

Culture / Period European > Modernity (1800 - 1914)

- After
Bertel Thorvaldsen

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

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