Description:
In 1977 the Embassy of Denmark in London opened its doors to an extraordinary building designed by internationally renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This book presents both the history and ideas behind the architectural masterpiece and the ambitious art collection of the Embassy representing contemporary Danish art, design and culture. Add to this a number of important historic artworks, each of which has its own fascinating history, including works by H. C. Andersen, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Laurits Tuxen