Bertel Thorvaldsen

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title: Bertel Thorvaldsen
text: Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen 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, Thorvalds
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description: Danish sculptor (1770–1844)
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertel_Thorvaldsen
date created: 2002-07-27T05:41:31Z
date modified: 2024-09-01T02:08:30Z
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