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Bird cage

Bird cage of gilt bronze, with clock, musical works and movable birds. Made in Paris, c. 1780. Hung in Queen Marie’s Audience Chamber at Christiansborg Palace.

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Juliane Marie

Queen Juliane Marie. The pastel is a copy of original by Vigilius Erichsen.

Marie Sophie Frederikke

Marie Sophie Frederikke became Queen of Denmark in 1808. She was the daughter of Landgrave Carl of Hesse-Kassel and married Frederik (VI) in 1790.

Juliane Marie

Juliane Marie, 1729-96, Juliane Marie became Queen of Denmark when she married Frederik V in 1752. Her father was Duke Ferdinand Albrecht of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. She was the mother of Prince Frederik, the Heir Presumptive.

1775-1800

The time of peace lasted to the end of the century, and neutral Denmark continued to enjoy an economic upturn. At the same time a Danish nationalist tendency made its mark.