Christina Ferando: “Displays of Power: Canova’s Sculptures of Greatness”
June 13, 2018
One of the most talented sculptors of the early nineteenth century, Canova was frequently called on to immortalize the political, civic, and cultural leaders of Europe. When it came to his sculptures of powerful men and beautiful women, the artist was equally concerned with their display as he was with their form and carving. This lecture considers Canova’s heroic George Washington in light of his other depictions of greatness.
This lecture is supported by the Robert H. Smith Family Foundation.