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25.11.1799

The Academy of Fine Arts extends Thorvaldsen’s travel grant for another two years.

Primary sources

  • Letter dated 12.10.1799 from Thorvaldsen to the Academy of Fine Arts (application for an extension).
  • The Danish National Archives, Kunstakademiets arkiv, Akademiforsamlingen, Dagbog 25.11.1799 (the extension granted).
  • Letter dated 3.12.1799 from the Academy of Fine Arts to Thorvaldsen (the extension communicated).
  • Letter dated 4.4.1800 from Thorvaldsen to the Academy of Fine Arts (Thorvaldsen conveys his gratitude for the extension).

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