Christian Frederik Hansen
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Christian Frederik Hansen, known as C. F. Hansen, was the leading Danish architect between the late 18th century and the mid 19th century, and on account of his position at the Royal Danish Academy of
C. F. Hansen painted Friedrich Carl Gröger in 1830
Palmaille
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The Palmaille is a famous boulevard in Altona, Hamburg. It is considered one of northern Europe's most complete examples of a Neoclassical urban ensemble.
Christian Frederik Hansen
…well-to-do, both in town and out in the country, estates on Elbchaussee, and small churches. He designed many fine houses along Altona's elegant boulevard Palmaille, including some investment houses at his own expense, which helped boost his earnings substantially when sold. He used a simple Roman Palladio-style…
Buildings along Palmaille's southern side. The two opposite sides are separated by a median lawn and two rows of linden.