Caption
Mto. Canova (scorgio), Detail of the funerary monument for Antonio Canova in the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice, photograph, inscription: 'Venetie', photographer: Paolo Salviati, Venice, after sculpture by Antonio Canova, 1860 - 1870, Antonio Canova, after sculpture by, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, height 249 mm x width 196 mm, height 365 mm x width 275 mm, This funerary monument was actually intended for Titian., Person, grave-building, monumental tomb, Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, A stone funerary monument with carved figures occupies most of the scene, showing a large central panel with a recessed rectangular opening and sculpted reliefs above it, including winged figures holding an oval medallion; in front of the opening a draped female figure stands holding a vessel while another reclining winged figure rests nearby with one arm raised toward a staff, and a reclining lion figure lies partially visible; along the right side a procession of standing and kneeling figures in flowing garments and varied poses lean against ornate architectural detailing with carved reliefs and a high cornice above; a decorative iron fence runs along the lower foreground in front of the monument, and the overall tones are monochrome with strong sculptural shadows.
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Photo12/Liszt Collection
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LZT26A81_045
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