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lonewolf44
Kingston upon Thames, UK1,306 contributions
Aug 2020
The story of the stupid, vain king tricked in to believing he is wearing the finest new suit, reassured by all his fawning courtiers and subjects, until a little boy points out the naked truth is one of my favourite cautionary tales, so very apposite for our times too. This representation is down a passage way off Vestergade, lined with restaurants. It's brilliantly and humorously realised and is one of a number of sculptures of Andersen's fairy tales scattered around Odense.
Written August 10, 2020
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EvaF2Eva
Weissenburg in Bayern, Germany4,840 contributions
Nov 2019
I am glad that I arrived to this statue when it was dark already because illuminated it looks ingenious. It became my favorite statue in Odense.
Written December 7, 2019
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Trainbleu
Brussels, Belgium28,766 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
This bronze sculpture group (1988) by Danish sculptor Keld Moseholm is one of the many references to the work of writer H.C. Andersen scattered all around his native town Odense. This time it’s the world-famous tale of the emperor tricked into believing he is wearing fine new clothes that are invisible to people unfit for office or just plain stupid, whereas he is, in fact, parading around naked. Only a child dares to shout “The Emperor has no clothes”.
The scene represented shows the emperor as a fat, naked man carrying a sceptre, his headless neck ending in a crown. The crooked tailor holds a mirror to him. Another man, hands folded, is probably telling him how great he looks. The three figures are standing on a platform in front of a large mirror offering a good view on the group from all angles. They are to be found close to the entrance of the Brandts Klædefabrik complex on Vestergade.
The scene represented shows the emperor as a fat, naked man carrying a sceptre, his headless neck ending in a crown. The crooked tailor holds a mirror to him. Another man, hands folded, is probably telling him how great he looks. The three figures are standing on a platform in front of a large mirror offering a good view on the group from all angles. They are to be found close to the entrance of the Brandts Klædefabrik complex on Vestergade.
Written August 4, 2017
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Shu Fen F
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia60 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
There are many statues around the town of Odense. Interestingly located around the back street and took picture with it.
Written September 2, 2017
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JonDoe04134
Umeå, Sweden4,207 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
In my opinion it's the best of all the sculptures in Odense that I've seen, located in a passage among some cafes, worth a short visit.
Written August 9, 2016
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,663 contributions
Jul 2022
This was definitely my favourite H.C. Andersen sculpture in Odense. It is really interesting with the mirror behind it. The sculpture is made out of bronze.
Written August 4, 2022
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK513 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
I loved (and still do) this story by HC Anderson. It's located in a beautiful back street in the centre of Odense.
Written February 12, 2018
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blbttl74
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK133 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Sat in the restaurant opposite this artwork watching children interacting with it. It seems to mean much more to them than the adults and they clamber over all of the individual statues etc.
Written September 22, 2017
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Charlotte
Kolding, Denmark393 contributions
Aug 2017 • Business
"But he has no clothes on" are the famous words from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale. This art piece shows very lively how he was being tricked into believing he had very fancy clothes on and how no one dared to say otherwise - until a young boy shouted out the famous words. :-)
Written August 23, 2017
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Aswintha v
Goes, The Netherlands129 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
A nice and funny sculpture to visit. The area surround is nearby a nice flowershop and good cafes and restaurants.
Written August 12, 2015
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