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Portrait of Antonio Canova
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Portrait of Antonio Canova

Artist/Maker (England, 1769-1830)
Date1818
CultureEnglish
Mediumoil on canvas
DimensionsSight: 35 1/8 x 29 in. (89.2 x 73.7 cm)
Framed: 46 x 39 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (116.8 x 101 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Halsband in memory of Mrs. Lottie R. Norman
Terms
    Object number58.269.000
    On View
    Not on view
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    DescriptionThis painting is a portrayal of Italian artist Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Considered the greatest sculptor of his age, Canova is revealed darkly, almost theatrically, richly attired and nobly handsome.
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