Dancer, after Canova c. 19th century

Editor: This delicate cameo, "Dancer, after Canova," by the Pichler family, captures a graceful figure in a minuscule space. I'm struck by its intimate scale. How do you connect with this piece? Curator: Ah, it's like holding a dream in your palm, isn't it? Canova’s sculptures were all the rage; imagine owning a pocket-sized version! It whispers of Neoclassical ideals, of course, but to me, it also hums with the desire to possess beauty, to carry art itself. Editor: That’s a lovely thought. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Perhaps it will inspire a dance of your own?