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Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822) established himself as a leading Italian neo-classical sculptor, celebrated for his exquisite marble creations. Renowned as the finest exponent of neoclassical artistry, his works drew inspiration from both the opulent grandeur of Baroque and the timeless elegance of classical revival styles, while skillfully sidestepping the over-the-top drama often associated with the former, and the stiff formality that frequently marred the latter.