May 27th, 2012 at 3:50PM
Antonio Canova, Orpheus and Eurydice (1775-76). Stone. Museo Correr, Venice.

Antonio Canova, Orpheus and Eurydice (1775-76). Stone. Museo Correr, Venice.

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October 27th, 2011 at 9:52AM
Antonio Canova, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail), 1798-1805. Augustinian Church, Vienna.

Antonio Canova, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail), 1798-1805. Augustinian Church, Vienna.

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September 26th, 2011 at 2:24PM
beingyourhero: Antonio Canova The Three Graces

beingyourhero:

Antonio Canova The Three Graces

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September 23rd, 2011 at 6:56PM
ourladyofperpetualastonishment: Antonio Canova, Monumento a Clemente XIII.

ourladyofperpetualastonishment:

Antonio Canova, Monumento a Clemente XIII.

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September 21st, 2011 at 8:50PM

Left: Perseus with Medusa’s head (1804-06), by Antonio Canova. Museo Pio-Clementino, Rome.

Right: Apollo Belvedere, Circa 120-140; copy of bronze original of ca. 350-325 BC. Vatican Museums.

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September 21st, 2011 at 6:11PM
CANOVA, Antonio. Orpheus (1776). Stone. Museo Correr, Venice.

CANOVA, Antonio. Orpheus (1776). Stone. Museo Correr, Venice.

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