Antonio Canova
Medal
1823 (made)
1823 (made)
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This bronze medal depicting Antonio Canova was struck for the Academy of St Luke, to commemorate Canova's death in 1822. Canova had been given perpetual presidentship of the Roman Academy of St Luke in honour for his work.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Antonio Canova |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Italian, 19th cent, G.Girometti, 1823. |
Physical description | Medal, bronze. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed under the head "G. GIROMETTI . F. ROMA" |
Credit line | Purchased under the bequest of Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
Object history | Purchased under the bequest of Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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Summary | This bronze medal depicting Antonio Canova was struck for the Academy of St Luke, to commemorate Canova's death in 1822. Canova had been given perpetual presidentship of the Roman Academy of St Luke in honour for his work. |
Collection | |
Accession number | A.162-1969 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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