Title

Antonio Canova

Description

Antonio Canova, an apprentice of Giuseppe Bernardi and Giovanni Ferrari in Venice, pursued his studies in sculpture in Rome after 1780. Even at an early age, Canova's exceptional skill as a sculptor was widely acknowledged, and he received his first marble commission in 1779. Many regard Canova as one of the most acclaimed artists in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1814, Canova designed the Tempio Canoviano to resemble a fusion of the Parthenon and the Pantheon. Although he passed away before its completion, his body was interred within the structure. His heart and hand were subsequently enshrined separately, in Venice.

Location

Possagno, Venetian Republic

Abstract

Antonio Canova was born in Possagno, Italy in 1757 and apprenticed to Giuseppe Bernardi in Venice. He moved to Rome in 1780 to study and work, becoming renowned as a sculptor and one of Europe's most acclaimed. His major work, the Tempio Canoviano, was completed in 1822 after his death, with his body interred inside.

Date Modified

1822/10/13

Relation

George Washington Memorial|87

birthday

1757/11/01

firstName

Antonio

lastName

Canova