The Three Graces Statue

• Medium: 18"Wx12"Dx29"H. - 24 lbs.
• Large: 29½"Wx16"Dx58"H. - 115 lbs.
• Roman garden statue by artist Antonio Canova Victoria & Albert Museum London

Antonio Canova, renowned as the greatest sculptor of his generation, remains celebrated for his polished, sensual style and intrinsic understanding of ancient Roman sculpture. His masterpiece, The Three Graces, epitomizes his Neoclassical appreciation for the beauty and grace of the female form while reinterpreting ancient mythology. Depicting the sister goddesses Aglaia ("splendor"), Euphrosyne ("joy"), and Thalia ("abundance"), who are daughters of Zeus and attendants to Venus, this sculpture is one of history's most lauded representations of feminine nature. It reminds us that balance and joy stem from grace.

Our DT sculpture, a perfect addition to your home or garden gallery, captures the mesmerizing details of Canova's original work, from the draped fabric to the beautiful faces of the goddesses. Cast in high-quality fiberglass reinforced designer resin, this piece is designed for year-round display in various settings, including homes, gardens, and restaurants. The sculpture boasts an exquisite faux French limestone finish, enhancing its Neoclassical allure and ensuring it remains a timeless masterpiece in any collection.

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About The Artist

Antonio Canova (1757-1822)

Antonio Canova was a Venetian sculptor famous for his marble sculptures of nudes delicately detailed and classically refined. Canova is the quintessential Neoclassical sculptor; his work marked a return to the classical order following the grandiose theatrics of the Baroque movement.

Both Canova's father and grandfather were stonecutters and as soon as young Antonio could hold a pencil he began to follow into the family profession and quickly became attached to his art.

By 1775 Canova had opened his own studio and his first sculpture was deemed so realistic that he was accused of making plaster casts from live models. In 1779 Canova settled in Rome where he was strongly influenced by classical antiquity. Theseus Slaying the Centaur first established Canova's fame in Rome as a sculptor. The Theseus was admired much for the visible physical exhaustion of the victorious Theseus while a simple and natural expression displays on his face. Canova's sculpture united the revered concepts of grandeur and truth.

Among Canova's greatest sculptures were the tombs for two popes Clement XIII and Clement XIV the former flanked by Canova's Grand Lions. Canova's sculpture of Cupid and Psyche however was the sculpture most admired by his contemporaries along with his other sculptures depicting the mythological.

Antonio Canova was the greatest sculptor of his time dubbed the supreme minister of beauty and a unique and truly divine man. Until his death Canova s renown grew throughout Europe and eventually the entire world.

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FAM-NE30312-DT