Antonio Canova
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Summary
Antonio Canova is a human[1]. His place of birth was Possagno[2]. He was born on November 1, 1757[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on October 13, 1822[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], architect[7], painter[8], draftsperson[9], and engraver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (592 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Possagno[2].
- Antonio Canova died in Venice[4].
- Antonio Canova was born on November 1, 1757[3].
- Antonio Canova died on October 13, 1822[5].
- Antonio Canova is buried at Tempio Canoviano[12].
- Antonio Canova held citizenship in Republic of Venice[13].
- Antonio Canova is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[14].
- Antonio Canova worked as a sculptor[6].
- Antonio Canova worked as an architect[7].
- Antonio Canova's professions included painter[8].
- Antonio Canova's professions included draftsperson[9].
- Antonio Canova worked as an engraver[10].
- Antonio Canova's field of work was art of sculpture[15].
- Antonio Canova was educated at Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia[16].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is The Three Graces[17].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is Venus Victrix[18].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss[19].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is Hercules and Lychas[20].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is George Washington[21].
- A notable work attributed to Antonio Canova is Apollo[22].
- Antonio Canova received the Order of the Golden Spur[23].
- Antonio Canova received the honorary citizen of Asolo[24].
- Antonio Canova was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
- Antonio Canova was a member of Accademia di San Luca[26].
- Antonio Canova was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Possagno[2], Antonio Canova… he was born on November 1, 1757[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[14].
Education
Antonio Canova was educated at Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], architect[7], painter[8], draftsperson[9], and engraver[10]. Antonio Canova's field of work was art of sculpture[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Three Graces[17], a work with multiple executions[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1814[30]; Venus Victrix[18], a sculpture[31], founded in 1815[32]; Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss[19], a statue[33], in France[34], founded in 1794[35]; Hercules and Lychas[20], a sculpture[36], founded in 1795[37]; George Washington[21], a sculpture[38], in United States[39], founded in 1820[40]; and Apollo[22], a sculpture[41], in Italy[42]. Things named for Antonio Canova include Treviso Airport[43], Gipsoteca canoviana[44], and Canova[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Golden Spur[23], a religion-related award[46], in Vatican City[47], founded in 1539[48] and honorary citizen of Asolo[24], an award[49], in Italy[50].
Death and Burial
Antonio Canova died on October 13, 1822[5]. He died in Venice[4]. He is buried at Tempio Canoviano[12].
Why It Matters
Antonio Canova ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (592 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Treviso Airport[43], Gipsoteca canoviana[44], and Canova[45].
FAQs
Where was Antonio Canova born?
Antonio Canova was born in Possagno[2].
Where did Antonio Canova die?
Antonio Canova died in Venice[4].
What did Antonio Canova do for work?
Antonio Canova worked as sculptor[6], architect[7], painter[8], draftsperson[9], and engraver[10].
Where did Antonio Canova go to school?
Antonio Canova was educated at Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia[16].
What awards did Antonio Canova receive?
Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur[23] and honorary citizen of Asolo[24].