Not later than 14.1.1811
The Centaur Chiron teaching Achilles to shoot with the Bow, C780, is sent to Herman Schubart for his birthday.
Primary sources
- The drawing is signed and dated: “Alberto Thorvaldsen Fc” and “14. Gennaio 1811”.
- Letter of 15.3.1811 from Herman Schubart to Thorvaldsen (among other things, he writes: “Your lovely centaur and the young Achilles have delighted both me and my wife”).
Other references
- Thiele II, p. 171.
- Related Article: Drawings presented to the Schubarts
Last updated 29.02.2016