Bertel Thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen was a sculptor from the Kingdom of Denmark. Born in Copenhagen in 1770, he studied under the painter Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard and attended the Royal Danish Academy of Art. In 1797, he moved to Rome, where he remained for most of his career. He became known for his Neoclassical work and his large workshop, which employed numerous assistants to produce marble sculptures based on his models.
Biography
Thorvaldsen often used the pointing technique to transfer dimensions from his plaster models to marble. His output included many mythological figures, such as Jason, Ganymede, and Hebe. He frequently revisited subjects, creating multiple versions of his designs over several years. Solis Prints offers fine art prints of his work, including Nacht (Night).
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