Emperors New Clothes, Funen and Islands, Denmark

4.0 (33 reviews) Spent Ranking #23 in Odense Monuments & Statues

My favorite one

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.
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Address

Brandts Passage 10, Odense 5000 Denmark

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:36

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4.0 based on (33 reviews)

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  • 4Trainbleu 5:00 PM Aug 3, 2017
    We quite liked this one
    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.
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  • 4lonewolf44 5:00 PM Aug 9, 2020
    ingenious representation of one of Andersen's best stories
    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.

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