Thorvaldsen’s Roman birthday is celebrated by the Society of Danish Romans at Christianshavns Borgerdydsskole without the sculptor’s presence. 33 men attend. A song by F.C. Hillerup is sung.

Primary sources

• Report dated medio juni 1844.
• The Danish Romans’ songbook dated 1839, in which Hillerup’s song is reproduced.

Other references

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

Last updated 02.01.2019