Hercules about to hurl Lichas into the sea

After a composition by Antonio Canova Italian

first half 19th century

Not on view

This gem copies the marble by Canova in the Galleria d'arte moderna, Rome, finished in 1815.

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Title: Hercules about to hurl Lichas into the sea
Artist: After a composition by Antonio Canova (Italian, Possagno 1757–1822 Venice)
Date: first half 19th century
Culture: Italian, probably Rome
Medium: Onyx
Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/16 x 1 11/16 in. (5.5 x 4.3 cm); 55.1 x 43.3 x 13 mm
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1940
Object Number: 40.20.27
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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