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In 1802, by special request of Napoleon I, he went to Paris and modelled a colossal figure of the emperor, holding a Victory in his hand (Apsley House, London). His "Bust of Napoleon" is in the Corcoran Gallery, Washington. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03298b.htm] | In 1802, by special request of Napoleon I, he went to Paris and modelled a colossal figure of the emperor, holding a Victory in his hand (Apsley House, London). His "Bust of Napoleon" is in the Corcoran Gallery, Washington. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03298b.htm] | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, November 4, 2008
Antonio Canova ( 1757 - 1822) was an Italian sculptor. He is best known for his sculpture of "Pauline Bonaparte". Other works included the tombs of popes Clement XIV (1783–87) and Clement XIII (1787–92).
Pauline Bonaparte (1805-1808) at Borghese Gallery.
In 1802, by special request of Napoleon I, he went to Paris and modelled a colossal figure of the emperor, holding a Victory in his hand (Apsley House, London). His "Bust of Napoleon" is in the Corcoran Gallery, Washington. [1]
Canova sculpted also, among many others, his well-known Three Graces from 1812 to 1816.