Comment on 22.10.1808
This passage documents part of Thorvaldsen’s workshop practice, i.e. that he usually had his assistants execute the rough carving of the block of marble and then finished the work himself by executing the finer carving and finishing touches. See the related articles about Thorvaldsen’s Workshop Practice, Thorvaldsen’s Assistants, and the addresses of Thorvaldsen’s Workshops.
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