Antonio Canova

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Antonio Canova

Country

Italy

Birth - Death

1757 - 1822

Occupation

Artist

Description

Neoclassical sculptor, notably for Perseus with Medusa's Head (1801). Recognized for his marble statues of male nudes in the classical tradition touched with elements of Baroque excess. Considered the greatest sculptor of his time. In addition to his own museum, his work is collected and shown in all of the principal museums around the world.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sculptors
• LGBTQ Individuals and Academics of the Renaissance Period

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/biography/Antonio-Canova-marchese-dIschia
• http://www.museocanova.it/index.php?lang=en
• http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/artists/357/antonio-canova-italian-1757-1822/

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