Equestrian statue of Christian IX, Copenhagen
| Christian IX | |
|---|---|
_01.jpg) The statue in 2018 | |
| Artist | Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen |
| Year | 1927 |
| Type | Bronze equestrian statue |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
The equestrian statue of Christian IX, overlooking Christiansborg Ridebane on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was created by Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. Unveiled in 1927, it was the first equestrian statue of a monarch created by a woman sculptor.
Description
The statue shows Christian IX of Denmark on horseback, holding the reins of the horse in his left hand.
History
Construction of the third and current
of the sculpture was installed at Christiansborg Ridebane in 1911.The statue was cast in royal bronze caster Carl and Poul Lauritz Rasmussen's foundry in Nørrebro. The plinth was designed by the architect Andreas Clemmesen and executed in stone carver Scheller's workshop. The monument was unveiled on 15 November 1927.[2]
References
- ^ "Hyskenstræde". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ "Hvornår blev rytterstatuen på Christiansborg Ridebane afsløret?". Politiken (in Danish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
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