Antonio Canova, 1757-1822, Sculptor [obverse]

after 1823

Francesco Putinati

Associated Names
Francesco Putinati

Artist, Italian, 1775 - 1848

The image is a relief portrait of a man's head with detailed, wavy hair. The profile view highlights the nose and chin. Inscribed "ANTONIO CANOVA," it is a medallion made of bronze. The medallion is circular, with the portrait at the center and inscriptions around the edge. The material's texture and realistic facial features give the piece depth despite its flat form.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture features a circular medallion. At the bottom, there is a side profile of a classical figure wearing a helmet. Above this profile, an inscription reads "AL SECOLO DECIMO NONO" meaning "TO THE NINETEENTH CENTURY." At the top, there is a depiction of a winged helmet. The medallion is a brown color, suggesting bronze material. The outer edge has a braided border. The medallion has a smooth finish and is flat.

Ouroboros Encircling the Winged Helmet of Mercury and the Head of Athena [reverse]

Francesco Putinati

1823

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Philip Conisbee [1946-2008]; his wife, Faya Causey, Washington, D.C.; gift 2012 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

around circumference: ANTONIO CANOVA; below the truncation: PUTINATI / F

Wikidata ID

Q63863947

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