Self-Portrait 1792

Antonio Canova's "Self-Portrait" from 1792 captures the artist in a contemplative pose, holding a drawing tool in his right hand. This self-portrait, currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, exemplifies Canova's mastery of Neoclassical style, characterized by idealized features, smooth contours, and a sense of classical serenity. Canova was one of the most celebrated sculptors of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his marble statues that revitalized classical forms.