Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
This frail old man is Antonio Canova, the most celebrated sculptor in Europe around 1800, and a model for many of Rome’s young artists. Despite its lifelike appearance, the sculpture was made after Canova’s death, based on his death mask. Perhaps it was Adamo Tadolini who made the sculpture; he was one of Canova’s last assistants and may have indented this as a tribute to his former master.
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Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
This frail old man is Antonio Canova, the most celebrated sculptor in Europe around 1800, and a model for many of Rome’s young artists. Despite its lifelike appearance, the sculpture was made after Canova’s death, based on his death mask. Perhaps it was Adamo Tadolini who made the sculpture; he was one of Canova’s last assistants and may have indented this as a tribute to his former master.
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Gift of H.B. van der Ven, The Hague
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Schenking van de heer H.B. van der Ven, Den Haag
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description
Deze breekbare oude man is Ant ...... kte aan zijn oude leermeester.
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This frail old man is Antonio ...... tribute to his former master.
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identifier
BK-2014-12
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
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Portret van Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
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created
c. 1822 - c. 1825
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ca. 1822 - ca. 1825
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extent
breedte 53 cm
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depth 40 cm
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diepte 40 cm
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height 62 cm
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hoogte 62 cm
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width 53 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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temporal
eerste kwart 19e eeuw
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first quarter 19th century
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