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The statue in Copenhagen, Denmark that is a memorial to Hans Christian Andersen is called "The Little Mermaid" statue. It is based on one of his famous fairy tales and has become a popular tourist attraction in the city.
Since 1913, the statue of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" has been just a 10-minute walk from the Langelinie cruise ship pier in Copenhagen, Denmark. See the related link listed below:
'The Little Mermaid' symbolizing the main character of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale of the same name.
Statue is to sculptor as opera is to composer
The statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark is a bronze sculpture based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. It is located in Copenhagen, specifically on the Langelinie promenade. The statue is a popular tourist attraction and symbol of the city.
It stands to reason that Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is a memorial to Hans Christian Andersen, author of The Little Mermaid and countless other tales for children.
Evald Andersen was born on March 24, 1888, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
William Ludwig is the sculptor. The statue was completed in 1996.
Sculptor
Daniel Chester French designed the statue and the Piccirilli Brothers sculpted the final product with refinements added by French.
The sculptor was named Pygmalion.
The statue was made by Michelangelo.