Thorvaldsen’s Roman birthday is celebrated by the Society of Danish Roman at an inn in Christianshavn without the sculptor’s presence. 21 men are present. Songs by F.C. Hillerup and N.C.L. Abrahams.

Primary sources

• Letter dated 13.5.1830 from F.C. Hillerup to Thorvaldsen.
• Report dated medio juni 1844.
• Song dated 8.3.1830 by N.C.L. Abrahams also exists in another copy.

Other references

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

Last updated 29.05.2016