Sketch of two statues: Ballerinas by Canova

Circle of John Gibson British, born Wales

After Antonio Canova Italian

ca. 1850

Not on view

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Title: Sketch of two statues: Ballerinas by Canova
Artist: Circle of John Gibson (British, Gwynedd, Wales 1790–1866 Rome)
Artist: After Antonio Canova (Italian, Possagno 1757–1822 Venice)
Date: ca. 1850
Medium: Graphite, with inscriptions in pen and brown ink
Dimensions: sheet: 8 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (21.2 x 19 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John De Witt Peltz, 1977
Object Number: 1977.382.8
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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