Bertel Thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) Note: Read with movie-trailer-voice.
The son of an Icelandic wood carved settled in Denmark becomes one of the most sought-after sculptors in Europe working for royalty, aristocrats and renowned collectors.
He dies at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, buried at his request under a bed of roses in a courtyard by the museum housing his works-ehhh!! Sculptor: Bertel Thorvaldsen