Sketches of Six Statues: Magdalen by Canova, Divine Love by Bienaimé, Praying Angel, Boxer by Canova, Trust in God by Bartolini, and Madonna by Raphael 1845 - 1855

This sheet of sketches by John Gibson, a prominent British sculptor, is a fascinating study of six classical statues. Made in 1845–55, it includes sketches of famous works by Canova, Bartolini, Bienaimé, and Raphael. The sheet, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights Gibson's interest in the idealized forms of Neoclassical sculpture. The sketches are labeled with the name of the artist and statue, adding to the educational value of this piece.