Italian sculptor from the republic of venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh.
Antonio Canova was born on November 1, 1757, in Possagno. He was an artist of Italian nationality who specialized in figurative art, nude art, and sculpture. Besides being an artist, Antonio also worked as an architect.
Some of Canova's notable works include "The Three Graces (sculpture)", "Venus Victrix (Canova)", and "Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss". Antonio Canova passed away on October 13, 1822, in Venice.
Italian sculptor from the republic of venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh.