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Bertel Thorvaldsen was a Danish sculptor who lived from 1770 to 1844 and became one of the most celebrated artists of his time, creating works that reflected the neoclassical style popular in Europe during the 19th century. He matters because his sculptures had widespread influence on European art and culture, and his work helped define the aesthetic standards of his era.
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- 1770
- Died
- 1844
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- 14
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Bertel Thorvaldsen ( Danish: [ˈpɛɐ̯tl̩ ˈtsʰɒːˌvælˀsn̩]; 19 November 1770 – 24 March 1844) was a Danish-Icelandic sculptor and medalist of international fame, who spent most of his life (1797–1838) in Italy. Thorvaldsen was born in Copenhagen into a working-class Danish/Icelandic family, and was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art at the age of eleven. Working part-time with his father, who was a wood carver, Thorvaldsen won many honors and medals at the academy. He was awarded a stipend to travel to Rome and continue his education.
In Rome, Thorvaldsen made a name for himself as a sculptor. Maintaining a large workshop in the city, he worked in a heroic neo-classicist style. His patrons resided all over Europe.
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1770 births1844 deaths18th-century Danish male artists18th-century Danish sculptors19th-century Danish male artists19th-century Danish medallists19th-century Danish sculptorsBertel ThorvaldsenCommons link is on WikidataDanish people of Icelandic descentDirectors of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine ArtsNeoclassical sculptors