Regarded internationally as a masterpiece of neoclassical European sculpture, The Three Graces was carved in Rome by Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822) between 1814 and 1817 for an English collector. This ...
This celebrated sculpture represents Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia, the three daughters of Zeus and Euryoneme according to Greek mythology. The Three Graces are associated with Aphrodite (Venus), and ...
His interest in classical sculpture is evident in his many mythological and ... Three partially draped nudes, the Three Graces of Antiquity – Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia – seem to be floating on ...
In recent years my work has centered on the human head/bust. Prior to that I developed a large body of high-relief, wall-hung sculptures made by pressing objects into clay, thereby creating a mold, ...
the sculpture gallery, created by H ... Graces' (designed by Jeffry Wyatville), with sculptural groups by Flaxman, Westmacott, Canova ('The Three Graces') and Thorvaldsen; 46. ancient sarcophagus and ...
Added to this, Perry’s title of The Three Graces is a reference to a long history of representations of idealised beauty, such as Antonio Canova’s famous sculpture (1814-17) of the same name. Layered ...
The Three Graces', jointly owned by National Museums Scotland, and 'Theseus and the Minotaur', which were transported to England before the artist's death in 1822. From the 19th century onwards, his ...
Her art piece featured at the Cartier Trinity event takes cues from the Three Graces sculpture by Antonio Canova of the Greek god Zues’ three daughters who symbolise grace, beauty, and charm.