Beeld van Venus door Canova c. 1865 - 1890

This 19th-century photograph by Edizione Brogi captures Antonio Canova's iconic neoclassical sculpture, "Venus of Canova." The image, likely taken in the Galleria Pitti in Florence, showcases the goddess Venus standing in a delicate pose, draped in a thin cloth. Canova's signature style is evident in the smooth, idealized form and the subtle play of light and shadow that gives the sculpture a sense of ethereal beauty. This photograph, a testament to Canova's enduring influence, was likely intended for both artistic study and popular appreciation of the Venus statue.