How does a work of art bear witness to history and at the same time become the subject of controversy? In this post I want to explore with you the fascinating journey that the statue of Napoleon in Brera has taken, a bronze sculpture that is emblematic of an era but has also been the subject of heated debate. 

The statue, three metres high and created by one of the most famous Italian sculptors of the 19th century, has experienced incredible adventures from its creation to the present day. Its story is the perfect example of how art intertwines with politics, culture, reflecting the changes of an era.

The statue of Napoleon at Brera

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ANTONIO CANOVA’S ENGRAVINGS: WORKS OF ART AND MARKETING TOOL

Everyone knows the sculptures but few have ever seen the engravings of Antonio Canova.
Yet these works are valuable because they describe not only the career and works of a great artist but also his ability to promote himself.

The engravings of Antonio Canova

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TWO WORKS BY ANTONIO CANOVA RETURN TO THEIR FORMER GLORY

Two works by Antonio Canova are returning to their former glory.
These are two original plaster casts by the sculptor, the property of Assicurazioni Generali, of large dimensions (141 x 280 cm), depicting two very different subjects: one created by the artist between 1787 and 1790, depicting “The Death of Priam”; the second, created later, depicting “The Dance of the Sons of Alcinoo”.

Both originally belonging to the Albrizzi Collection, they will be on public display in Treviso until 25 September 2022 and should be added to the list of works by Canova that are a must-see.

Two works by Antonio Canova

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