Paris
Antonio Canova · ca. 1822–23, original marble version completed November 1812
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Antonio Canova's marble sculpture titled "Paris" measures 80 inches (203.2 cm) overall. While the original marble version was completed in November 1812, this specific sculpture is dated approximately 1822–23. It is classified as a sculpture within the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department and was acquired by bequest from Lillian Rojtman Berkman in 2001.
Antonio Canova, an Italian Neoclassical sculptor, lived from 1757 to 1822. "Paris" was created either during his lifetime or shortly after his death, with the original concept preceding his passing. The catalogue record provides no details regarding the artwork's culture, provenance, exhibitions, or literature.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which holds "Paris," also possesses several other works by or related to Canova, including "Reclining Naiad" (1819–24), "Perseus with the Head of Medusa" (1804–6), and "Cupid and Psyche" (1794). These comparable holdings suggest a significant representation of Canova's work within the museum's collection.
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Reclining Naiad
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Perseus with the Head of Medusa
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Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757–1822)
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Tomb of Antonio Canova
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Cupid and Psyche
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Venus Italica
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Antonio Canova
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Study for a Tomb
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