Thorvaldsen’s Roman birthday is celebrated by the Society of Danish Romans at Christianshavns Borgerdydsskole without the sculptor’s presence. 31 men attend. A song by Christian Winther and a song to Thorvaldsen by F.C. Hillerup are sung.

Primary sources

• Song dated 8.3.1834 by Christian Winther.
• Song dated 8.3.1834 by F.C. Hillerup to Thorvaldsen.
• Report dated medio juni 1844.

Other references

• Frederik Barfod: Thorvaldsensk Album, Copenhagen 1844, p. 101-104.
• Related Article: Thorvaldsen’s Roman Birthday 8.3.

Last updated 02.01.2019