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Antonio Canova

Antonio Canova

Source: Wikidata · Last verified 2026-07-17

Antonio Canova — 1757-1822 · Republic of Venice · Neoclassicism.

About the Artist

Antonio Canova was an Italian sculptor born in 1757 and died in 1822. A leading figure of Neoclassicism, he left behind work that reinterpreted the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome in a modern light. Canova's artistic world is marked by balanced composition, refined form, and an emphasis on human beauty. His signature work, 'The Birth of Aphrodite,' shows the beauty and harmony of Neoclassicism with great skill. Active mainly in Italy, Canova earned high esteem across Europe.