Antonio Canova
Antonio Canova (1757–1822) was a Republic of Venice sculptor, architect and painter.
Also recorded as Antoine Canova; Marchese d'Ischia Antonio Canova; Canova; Antonio Kanova; A. Canova; a. canova.
Overview
The authority record associates the name with Neoclassicism. Work is classified under figurative art, nude and art of sculpture. Places of work recorded in the authority include Rome, Vienna and Naples. Works named in the authority record include The Three Graces, Venus Victrix, Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss and Hercules and Lychas. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
Italian Neoclassical sculptor (1757–1822)
Sources
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“Antonio Canova”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q5547: Antonio Canova
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