THORVALDSENS ANTIKKE BRONZER (Thorvaldsen’s Antique Bronzes).

Author: Melander, Torben
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Year Published: 2009
No. of pages: 229
Illustrations: 144 Color Illustrations. 7 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 9”x 5”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9788775211173
Biblio/Bio: Bibl. Index. Cat. of exh.
Code: 6429

Price: $95.00

This book tells the story of Bertel Thorvaldsen's rich collection of ancient Greek, Etruscan and Roman bronze objects. The book introduces Torben Melander, former curator of Thorvaldsen's antique collection. It brings readers to the session history, bronze technical processing and selected samples from different time periods and cultures. Production takes into account both the relationship of Thorvaldsen's life and work " and the collection's importance as a testimony to antiquity and its value within historical context.