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Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844)
The Danish artist Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen (or Thorwaldsen) is one of the most celebrated of all neo-classical* sculptors. The undisputed successor to Antonio Canova's mantle of greatness, Thorwaldsen approached antique sculpture with the same degree of respect but with less originality. In later years, like the English sculptor John Flaxman, he tried to adapt his style to the demands of religious imagery. Born in Denmark, he spent most of (showing 500 of 7111 characters). |
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