The Sleeping Nymph

Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1822

A nude female figure lying on a scagiola pedestal. White marble. The last work of Canova, the carving was finished by others. Four contemporary letters were purchased with the sculpture, one from the sculptor and three from his brother.

• Medium: marble
• Dimensions: 191 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £600 ( Total: £600)
• ArtFunded in: 1930
• Vendor: Lansdowne Marbles, 1930

Provenance

Collection of Lord Lansdowne

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