Carlsberg Brewery founder Carl Jacobsen spent a great deal of his fortune on art, primarily Classical sculpture. While in Copenhagen last September, my friend Steve and I visted the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, a museum housing his collection and some subsequent acquisitions purchased through the endowment he left along with the art. I'm posting two photos of this generous man, both in his later years. There are earlier photos, but he is one of those men who looked better as he got older. The most interesting part of the museum for me was the Danish sculptures which will take up parts two and three of this series. We begin with some of the items which are not Danish.
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ReplyDeleteJacobsen was a man of honor noblesse, something much needed today. His wife Ottilia was much involved in the art scene of Denmark as well.
Wow. These sets are divine and fine. Thank you (as usual), Jerry.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Leroy!
DeleteHe looks like George my former partner of eight years and my closet friend and confidant all these years later. I lost him this morning. He loved beautiful things, and all things outdoors. He had the most beautiful singing voice, and with me on piano that Scotsman and this Irishman made beautiful music together. He would have loved this series today. Thanks Jerry for continuing to post life's treasures. For you Georgie and always.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss !
DeletePat, please accept my deepest sympathy. It's really special when two men can move psst the end of a romantic relationship and become best friends.
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