Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757-1822) by Adamo Tadolini

Portrait of Antonio Canova (1757-1822) c. 1822 - 1825

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Adamo Tadolini's marble bust, "Portrait of Antonio Canova," is a testament to the artistic legacy of the renowned Italian sculptor. Created between 1822 and 1825, the bust depicts Canova, a pioneer of Neoclassicism, with a thoughtful expression and draped in a classical toga. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a poignant tribute to a master sculptor, highlighting Tadolini's skill in capturing the likeness and essence of his subject.

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This frail old man is Antonio Canova, the most celebrated sculptor in Europe around 1800, and a model for many of Rome’s young artists. Despite its lifelike appearance, the sculpture was made after Canova’s death, based on his death mask. Perhaps it was Adamo Tadolini who made the sculpture; he was one of Canova’s last assistants and may have indented this as a tribute to his former master.