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Presumably August 1840

In preparation for their planned journey to Italy in September 1840, Christine Stampe and Thorvaldsen burn many of his papers and letters.

Primary sources

  • Rigmor Stampe (ed.): Baronesse Stampes Erindringer om Thorvaldsen, Copenhagen 1912, p. 74 (the same kind of incineration took place in April 1841, November 1841 and March 1842).

Last updated 16.06.2014