Viggo Hørup
In Copenhagen, the Viggo Hørup statue stands in Rosenborg Castle Gardens, also known as Kongens Have. J.F. Willumsen created the sculpture in Copenhagen in 1908.
The stone and marble monument commemorates Viggo Hørup, a Danish politician, journalist, and former Minister of Public Works. Hørup supported liberal politics and argued for greater social equality in Denmark.
His opposition to nationalism and support for public gardens connect the statue with access to shared civic spaces. A historical relief appears at the base of the statue.
The relief references Denmark before and after slavery, linking the monument to difficult chapters in Danish history. The garden places this art among public greenery.
Here, Willumsen’s sculpture presents Hørup’s likeness while the surrounding park preserves a setting for remembrance and reflection. The work brings art, politics, and history together in Copenhagen.
Its placement in Kongens Have reflects Hørup’s interest in public access and visible civic life.
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