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Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
Marble | 208.0 x 137.0 x 65.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2038
Grand Entrance & Marble Hall, Buckingham Palace
Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Mars and Venus 1815-19
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A full length marble statue of Mars and Venus, standing. Venus stands partially draped gazing upwards at Mars, who wears a Roman centurion style helmet and holds a spear.
This magnificent sculpture of the Roman Gods ‘Mars and Venus’ was carved from a single marble block. It was commissioned by the Prince Regent for Carlton House in 1815 during Canova's visit to London to see the Elgin Marbles. It represents an allegory of War and Peace after England’s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Provenance
Commissioned by George IV in 1815, delivered to Carlton House 1824, where placed in the Gothic Conservatory.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Marble
Measurements
208.0 x 137.0 x 65.5 cm (whole object)
