Antonio Canova, Amor and Psyche 1786-93 Marble, height 155 Italy Italian

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Antonio Canova (November 1, 1757 - October 13, 1822) was an Italian sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh. The epitome of the neoclassical sculptor, his work marked a return to classical refinement after the theatrical excesses of Baroque art.

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Size: 4341px × 4271px
Location: Museum
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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