Sleeping Nymph
Figure
1821-1824 (carved)
1821-1824 (carved)
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This statue representing a sleeping nymph was made by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) and finished by his assistants after the master's death.
Canova made the plaster model for this figure in 1820. In 1821 he was commissioned to make a marble version for Lord Lansdowne, but this was unfinished at his death. It was completed in his workshop, and sent to Lord Lansdowne in 1824.
Canova made the plaster model for this figure in 1820. In 1821 he was commissioned to make a marble version for Lord Lansdowne, but this was unfinished at his death. It was completed in his workshop, and sent to Lord Lansdowne in 1824.
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Title | Sleeping Nymph (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Marble |
Brief description | Statue, marble, of a Sleeping Nymph, by Antonio Canova, Rome, 1821-1824 |
Physical description | A naked girl, or nymph, is seen sleeping on a rock partly covered with drapery. |
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Credit line | Given by Art Fund |
Object history | Workshop of Antonio Canova, Rome (1821-4); Lansdowne House, London (1824-1930); sale Christie's London 5 March 1930, no. 119; purchased by the V&A. |
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Summary | This statue representing a sleeping nymph was made by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) and finished by his assistants after the master's death. Canova made the plaster model for this figure in 1820. In 1821 he was commissioned to make a marble version for Lord Lansdowne, but this was unfinished at his death. It was completed in his workshop, and sent to Lord Lansdowne in 1824. |
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Accession number | A.30-1930 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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