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Thorvaldsen's Museum , situate behind the R oyal O hap el, with a large open space in front extending to the Stormbro. It w as raised partly by voluntary contributions, partly by a grant from the Municipal fund. The architect was Mr. Bin- desbollj Inspector of B uildings, whose plan was approved by the great Sculptor himself. The building was commenced in the year 1837, but, from various obstacles and impedim ents, w as not finally completed till the year 1846. It is in the Egyptian style o f Architecture, 230 feet in length, 125 feet in breadth, 46 feet in height, and consists o f two stories. In the centre of the building is an open court, 116 ft. long and 50 ft. broad, which contains the Artist’s tomb. In the front hall, corridor, and ap artm en ts, on the ground or first story, are placed the works o f the Sculptor, and, on the story above, his collections. The outer walls are decorated on both sides w ith Tuscan Paintings in p la ster, descriptive o f Thorvaldsen’s arrival at the T oldb od , and the importation o f his works. On the summ it o f the front and principal entrance, stands the Chariot o f V ictory drawn by four horses, executed in bronze from a model by B issen. The front hall, corridors, and apartments, are painted in the Pompeiian style with brilliant colors, while the decorations are executed w ith so great