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Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Canova (copy after)  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Notes:
Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 31
. . . The dimensions of his statue are somewhat larger than those of the ancient figure; she is in the graceful and attractive posture of one who issues dripping from the bath, when the freshness of limbs, and the soft brilliancy of the skin, add an inexpressible charm to the beauty. . . . Canova's Works, vol. 1. [P. 23.] SCULPTURE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN FULLY REPRODUCED IN THIS SERIAL)
1875. Descriptive Catalogue of Statuary, on Exhibition at the Gallery of the Maryland Historical Society Rooms, Athenaeum Buildings, St. Paul and Saratoga Streets, Baltimore. Baltimore: Printed by John Murphy & Co. Publishers, Booksellers, Printers and Stationers. 182 Baltimore Street, 1875.
Topic:
Mythology--Classical--Venus  Search this
Figure female--Nude  Search this
Control number:
AECI 02040030
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_41914