Thorvaldsen becomes a member of the Academy of Fine Arts and is nominated for the vacant post of professor of sculpture.

Primary sources

• The Danish National Archives, Kunstakademiets arkiv, Akademiforsamlingen, Dagbog 6.5.1805.
• Appointment of 7.6.1805 from Christian 7. to Thorvaldsen.
• Letter dated 15.6.1805 from the Academy of Fine Arts to Thorvaldsen.
• Letter dated 28.7.1805 from Thorvaldsen to the Academy of Fine Arts (Thorvaldsen expresses his gratitude).
• Thiele II, p. 18.

Other references

• Related article: Thorvaldsen’s Honorary Titles.

Last updated 16.06.2014