Antonio Canova

Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was a great Italian sculptor, born in Venetia. He gave early proof of his genius. His first great work, and which established his fame, was the group of "Theseus and the Minotaur," which was by-and-by succeeded by his "Cupid and Psyche," distinguished by a tenderness and grace quite peculiar to him, and erelong by "Perseus with the Head of Medusa," perhaps the triumph of his art. His works were numerous, and brought him a large fortune, which he made a generous use of.

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