Pauline Bonaparte
Title
Pauline Bonaparte
Date
1805-1808
Identifier
7754
Creator
Canova, Antonio
Creator Nationality
Italian
Work Type
visual works
Work Location
Italy (nation)
Rome (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Neoclassicism
Subject
Bonaparte, Paolina--1780-1825
statues
Description
Front view of reclining statue of Pauline Bonaparte by Antonia Canova. "The reclining Pauline Bonaparte in the center of the room holds an apple in her hand evoking the Venus Victrix in the judgement of Paris, who was chosen to settle a dispute between Juno (power), Minerva (arts and science) and Venus (love) ... This marble statue of Pauline in a highly refined pose is considered a supreme example of the Neoclassical style,"--Borghese Gallery website.
Material/Medium
marble (rock)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
N3ITCAN1-218081
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