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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.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Sleeping Nymph, 1822
Date supported
1930
Medium and material
Marble
Dimensions
191 cm
Grant
600
Total cost
600
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