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Thorvaldsen: His Life And Works

Thorvaldsen: His Life And Works

Plon, Eugene
Luyster, I. M.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesIndividual ArtistsScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1163480940
ISBN13: 9781163480946
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thorvaldsen: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen, written by Eugene Plon. The book provides a detailed account of Thorvaldsen's life, from his birth in Copenhagen in 1770 to his death in Rome in 1844. The author explores the artist's early years, including his training at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, his travels to Italy, and his rise to fame as one of the leading sculptors of the neoclassical era.The book also delves into Thorvaldsen's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and patrons. Plon examines how the artist's work was influenced by his travels and encounters with other artists, and how his style evolved over time. The author also provides detailed descriptions of Thorvaldsen's major works, including his famous sculptures of Jason with the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and Christus.Throughout the book, Plon explores the cultural and historical context in which Thorvaldsen lived and worked, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the artist's contributions to the art world. Thorvaldsen: His Life and Works is a must-read for anyone interested in neoclassical sculpture, Danish art, or the life and works of one of the most important artists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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