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Antonio Canova

Medal
1823 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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
TitleAntonio Canova
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, bronze, Italian, 19th cent, G.Girometti, 1823.
Physical description
Medal, bronze.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5.24cm
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.
Subject depicted
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 createdJune 24, 2009
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