Impressions of intaglios after the statuary of Canova and Thorvaldsen

Francesco Carnesecchi|Antonio Canova|Bertel Thorvaldsen

ca. 1822–44 · Gesso, paper, leather · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Impressions of intaglios after the statuary of Canova and Thorvaldsen — Francesco Carnesecchi|Antonio Canova|Bertel Thorvaldsen

This side is devoted to the works of Thorvaldsen, the other to those of Canova. Carnasecchi produced such items for sale to cultivated visitors stopping in Rome as part of the Grand Tour.

Artist
Francesco Carnesecchi|Antonio Canova|Bertel Thorvaldsen
Date
ca. 1822–44
Medium
Gesso, paper, leather
Culture
Italian, Rome
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit line
Gift of Joseph D. Ryle, 1992

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