The frigate Thetis arrives in Copenhagen from Leghorn with parts of Thorvaldsen’s art works, his collection and other belongings.

Primary sources

• C.C. Zahrtmann: ‘Erindringer fra Fregatten Thetis’s Togt i 1842’, in: Nyt Archiv for Søvæsenet II, 1843, p. 282 (documents the date).
• M.K. Zahrtmann: Admiral C.C. Zahrtmann. En Mands og en Slægts Historie, Copenhagen 1927, p. 148 (verifies the date).

Other references

• Rigmor Stampe (ed.): Baronesse Stampes Erindringer om Thorvaldsen, Copenhagen 1912, p. 333.
• Thiele IV, p. 198-199, 204 (Thetis arrives “some weeks” efter Thorvaldsen’s arrival).
• Carl Frederik Wilckens: Træk af Thorvaldsens Konstner- og omgangsliv, samlede til Familielæsning, Copenhagen 1874, p. 59-61.
• Related Article: Transportation of Thorvaldsen’s Artworks to Copenhagen 1842
• Related Article: The Journey to Denmark, October 1842

Last updated 22.05.2025