Christian X (1870-1947)
Einar Utzon-Frank
and Gunnar Biilmann Petersen
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Date:
1951
Type:
Equestrian statue
Materials:
Bronze, gjællebæk marble, polish marble, neksø sandstone
Measurements:
C. 1030 x 645 x 920 cm. Height of equestrian statue 550 cm
Inscription:
On the front of the marble plinth: "CHRISTIAN X/KONGE/AF DANMARK/1912-1947"
Owner:
Copenhagen Municipality
Donated by:
The Foundation for the Good of the Country, institutions and private individuals
Prework:
Sketch. 1941
Address:
Sankt Annæ Plads near Bredgade
Recommended litterature:
Hovedstadens monumenter mindetavler museer. En vejviser, København 1962, 50. Bent Zinglersen: Københavnske monumenter og mindesmærker, København 1974, 166. Tobias Faber i: København før og nu – og aldrig. En billedkavalkade om København inden for voldene og søerne, red. Bo Bramsen, Bind 6: Frederiksstaden og Nyhavn, København 1989, 246, 258. Anders Bjørnvad: Krigens Monumenter 1940-1945, Odense 1999, 57, 58, 210
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The monument was unveiled on 26 September 1954 (the late King’s birthday)
The positioning has been discussed ever since. When the monument was erected, it was believed that Sankt Annæ Plads would be extended to give access to Landgreven.
