Canova

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Sketching in Clay

By C. D. Dickerson and Emerson Bowyer and C. D. Dickerson, III

Summary

Canova explores the clay models and creative process of Antonio Canova, the leading neoclassical sculptor of his era. Known for his idealised and sensual marble sculptures, Canova’s terracotta models offer a unique and intimate view of his artistry. The book reveals how Canova used these expressive clay figures as preparatory works, capturing the artist's hand and imagination before the final marble renditions. With just sixty-five surviving models, this study provides invaluable insight into Canova's techniques and the collaborative process behind his monumental sculptures.

Authored by C. D. Dickerson, Emerson Bowyer, and C. D. Dickerson III, experts in art history and conservation, the volume examines Canova's modelling methods, the scaling process for marble carving, and the personal significance of gifting models. Published in conjunction with exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC and the Art Institute of Chicago, it is a must-have resource for enthusiasts of neoclassical art.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in the detailed artistic process of neoclassical sculpture, art historians, scholars, conservationists, and museum visitors seeking deeper understanding of Antonio Canova's work and legacy.

The first book-length examination of the clay models and creative process of the preeminent neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova

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The first book-length examination of the clay models and creative process of the preeminent neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova

The most celebrated sculptor of the neoclassical age, Antonio Canova (1757–1822) established himself as the preeminent artist of his time with his funerary monuments and meticulously carved marbles on classical themes. Although his idealised and sensual sculptures are widely known, this is the first book devoted entirely to the brilliantly expressive clay models that he made in preparation for his marble sculptures. Only sixty-five of his terracotta models survive today. Extraordinarily modern in their boldness, the models retain the touch of the artist’s hand and yield a revelatory glimpse into Canova’s imaginative and technical process.

The authors, with expertise in art history and conservation, examine Canova’s techniques for making terracotta models, including how he used clay to develop full-scale models that his assistants copied in marble, and his practice of gifting his models to friends.

Distributed for the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Exhibition Schedule:

National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
(June 11–October 9, 2023)

Art Institute of Chicago
(November 19, 2023–March 18, 2024)

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Wall Street Journal praises the book as "a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated catalog." The Art Newspaper highlights its combination of "up-to-date scholarship and scientific analysis" along with "stunning photography" that reveals details such as Canova's fingerprints, selecting it among the "Top Art Books of 2023."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300269758

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 190 color illus.

Contributors:

Contributions by Elyse Nelson
Contributions by Anthony Sigel
Contributions by Anthony Sigel
Contributions by Elyse Nelson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 280

Collections

Arts & Culture C. D. Dickerson C. D. Dickerson, III Emerson Bowyer Non-Fiction

About the Author

C. D. Dickerson III is senior curator of European and American art at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Emerson Bowyer is Searle Curator of Painting and Sculpture of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago.