Salomon, Xavier
Canova's George Washington
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911282174
- author:
- Salomon, Xavier
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- D Giles Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 172
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 24.8 centimetres (1.44 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Canova's George Washington is a fascinating study of an unusual commission. In 1829, Canova was commissioned to create a statue of George Washington for the North Carolina State House in Raleigh. This rare opportunity from the United States led to a complex and intriguing story. The tale behind this statue involves Thomas Jefferson, who played a key role in selecting Canova and determining the details of the work. The statue's journey from Italy to the United States was marked by challenges, including its eventual destruction ten years after its arrival. The book explores the events leading up to the commission, the creation and shipping of the statue, and its subsequent replacement. Xavier F. Salomon, Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator at the Frick, Mario Guderzo, Director of the Gypsotheca e Museo Antonio Canova, and Guido Beltramini, Director of the Palladio Museum in Vicenza, bring to light this captivating story through their collaboration.
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