The Three Graces (1813-1814), Antonio Canova (?) (1757-1822), Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Copenhagen, Denmark). Made with Memento Beta (now ReMake) from AutoDesk.

The Three Graces, celebrated in classical literature and art, were the daughters of Jupiter (or Zeus in Greek mythology), and companions to the Muses. Thalia (youth and beauty) is accompanied by Euphrosyne (mirth), and Aglaia (elegance).It was commissioned from Antonio Canova by John Russel, 6th Duke of Bedford, who visited the sculptor in his studio in Rome in 1814, and was captivated by the group of the Three Graces which Canova had carved for the Empress Josephine, the estranged wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She had died in May of that year, and the Duke offered to buy the group from Canova, but Josephine's son claimed it, and that version is now in the Hermitage, St Petersburg.

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The Three Graces

[Naiad](https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.127591.html#) - model 1815/1817, carved 1820/1823, marble. [Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757 - 1822)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Canova).

Overall (approximate height and width): 80 x 190 cm (31 1/2 x 74 13/16 in.). 

Gift of Lillian Rojtman Berkman. National Gallery, Washington D.C.

Naiad - Antonio Canova

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*Terpsichore Lyran (Muse of Lyric Poetry),* 1816. Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757–1822). Marble; overall: 177.5 x 78.1 x 61 cm (69 7/8 x 30 3/4 x 24 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1968.212

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1968.212 Terpsichore Lyran

The Canova Lions sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's in Rome. They are also known as the “sleeping lion” and the “crouching lion”
Lion sculpture photogrammetry (50 photos)

Canova Crouching Lion Replica

This sculpture captures the serene elegance of a reclining nude figure embodying the essence of classical beauty. The gentle curves of her body flow with natural grace exuding a sense of calm almost dreamlike tranquility. The thoughtful pose with her head resting on her hand invites the viewer into a moment of introspection and narrative possibility. Resting on a draped beast s head the sculpture harmonizes themes of wild strength and quiet softness. It transcends mere representation of the body it is a poetic expression carved in stone rich with emotion and untold stories.

Canova Naiad

A goddess etched in repose upon the stillness of a beast suspended between dream and wakefulness. The whispers of the deep rest upon her skin and within her gaze lies the hush of the primal. Innocence and temptation inhabit the same form and even time itself feels the dampness of her silence. Though carved in stone she breathes and in sleep she beholds the world.

This sculpture depicts a reclining female figure likely a naiad a water nymph . She lies at ease resting her left elbow on a sculpted lion s head her gaze turned slightly outward with a serene knowing smile. Her expression is gentle and calm imbued with quiet confidence and a dreamlike aura.

Iron Canova Naiad

The sculpture captivates with its tranquil sensuality and organic flow of form. The figure s reclining pose allows the body s natural curves to stretch fluidly across the base conveying a sense of restful ease without stiffness or forced drama. Her bent arm gently supporting the head introduces a pose that feels both intimate and relatable an echo of everyday repose elevated into timeless elegance. The smooth surface of the woman s body contrasts beautifully with the textured lion skin she lies upon highlighting the duality of softness and strength humanity and animality repose and latent power.

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