Appointed director of the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, due to Thorvaldsen’s message about his approaching return.

Primary sources

• Letter dated 30.3.1833 from Christian 8. (the date of appointment is not mentioned here).

• Letter dated 4.4.1833 from The Royal Academy (the precise date of appointment is mentioned here).

• Documents concerning the subject Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Thorvaldsen as Director.

Other references

• Thiele III, p. 480 (just writes: at the end of March).

• Related Article: Thorvaldsen’s Honorary Titles

Last updated 06.07.2016