Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 195
andbanquet was given. Theroyal family were very kindto him; and, as it was notcustomary for a commoncitizen to visit the king,His Majesty made himCouncillor of State so asto enjoy the pleasure ofThorvaldsens society with-out violating etiquette.* Rooms were preparedfor the sculptor at theAcademy of… … THE STATUE OFMERCURY. i879-] THORVALDSEN. 177 But Thorvaldsen had little peace in this studio.Visitors crowded to see him all day long; everyone interested in art wanted to see him, or ask hisadvice about something. At this time, he wascommissioned to ornament with sculpture thebeautiful new…
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