Bertel Thorvaldsen’s
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Thorvaldsens Museum

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

King Christian VIII of Denmark

The Genius of Light

1841

Christen Christensen

F24

Culture / Period European > Modernity (1800 - 1914)

Location

Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Upper Floor > Room 38

Additional Catalogue Information

Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/F24
Catalogue NumberF24
Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Medals (F)
Owner
- Thorvaldsens Museum
Inventory NumberF24
- Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen
- Acquisition Date24.3.1844

Art Form / CraftSculpture
Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief > Medal
Work StageFinished artwork
Part / WholeWhole
Fragmented / IntactIntact

TechniqueImprinted
MaterialMetal > Silver

- Artist
Christen Christensen
Creation Date1841

- After
Bertel Thorvaldsen

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

Dimension

Diameter 37 mm