By his patron Canova was placed under Bernardi, or, as he is generally called by filiation, Giuseppe Torretto, a sculptor of considerable eminence, who had taken up a temporary residence at Pagnano, one of Asolo's boroughs

After the foundation-stone of this edifice had been laid, Canova returned to Rome ; but every succeeding autumn he continued to visit Possagno, in order to direct the workmen, and encourage them with pecuniary rewards and medals.

There he immediately experienced the charm and goodness of the true Italian character in the person of Antonio Canova, to whom he had introductions, the Venetian putting not only his experience in art but his purse at the English student's service.

From the outset, the fantasia had the sense of " the play of imaginative invention ", particularly in lute or vihuela composers such as Francesco Canova da Milano and Luis de Milán.

He in turn had received them from Pope Pius VII who had commissioned Antonio Canova to make a set of plasters from statues in the Vatican.

He had previously visited Canova in his studio in Rome in 1814 and had been immensely impressed by a carving of the Graces the sculptor had made for the Empress Josephine.

By the time he had been commissioned by the Duke, Canova had already enjoyed an illustrious sculpting career.

The sculpture for the Duke of Bedford was based on depictions of the Graces Canova had previously made.

He left England early in 1821, and, after studying for a few months in Paris under Bosio, proceeded to Rome, and entered the studio of Canova, where he had John Gibson ( 1790 – 1866 ) as a fellow pupil.

Antonio Canova was born in Possagno, a village of the Republic of Venice situated amid the recesses of the hills of Asolo, where these form the last undulations of the Venetian Alps, as they subside into the plains of Treviso.

* Antonio Canova ( 1757-1822 ), Venetian sculptor

In 1822 he delivered at the Academy a lecture in memory of his old friend and generous fellow-craftsman, Canova, then recently dead ; in 1823 he received a visit from Schlegel, of which the latter wrote an account.

Antonio Canova (; 1 November 1757 – 13 October 1822 ) was an Italian sculptor from the Republic of Venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh.

At three years of age Canova was deprived of both parents, his father dying and his mother remarrying.

Amongst those who patronized the old man was the patrician family Falier of Venice, and by this means young Canova was first introduced to the senator of that name, who afterwards became his most zealous patron.

It has been related by an Italian writer and since repeated by several biographers, that Canova was indebted to a trivial circumstance – the moulding of a lion in butter – for the warm interest which Falier took in his welfare.

This took place whilst Canova was in his thirteenth year ; and with Torretto he continued about two years, making in many respects considerable progress.

The French Revolution was now extending its shocks over Italy ; and Canova sought obscurity and repose in his native Possagno.

Canova in 1817 by George Hayter ( British Embassy, Paris ) There was, however, another proof, which modesty forbade him to mention, an ever-active benevolence, especially towards artists.

The mind of Canova was inspired with the warmest sense of devotion, and though foiled in this instance he resolved to consecrate a shrine to the cause.

It was also at this time that Severn met, among other notables, the sculptors John Gibson and Antonio Canova, and Lord Byron's friend, the adventurer Edward John Trelawny.

In his time, he was seen as the successor of master sculptor Antonio Canova.

Thorvaldsen's first success was the model for a statue of Jason, finished in 1801 it was highly praised by Antonio Canova, the most popular sculptor in the city.

In fact, his work was often compared to that of Antonio Canova and he became the foremost artist in the field after Canova's death in 1822.

The town was named after Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.

It was co-founded by George Canova, Darin Field, and Jack Davis ( Novell co-founder ).

It was designed by Leo von Klenze in the Greek revival style as a prelude to the museum and features neoclassical marble sculptures by Antonio Canova and his followers.

Antonio Canova, when on his visit to England, was much taken with Fuseli's works, and on returning to Rome in 1817 caused him to be elected a member of the first class in the Academy of St Luke.

The rest of Flaxman's life was uneventful, and his work brought sufficient rewards and a good reputation, being praised by Antonio Canova, Schlegel and Henry Fuseli.

Canova was offered the sitcom because of her success playing Corinne Tate Flotsky on ABC's Soap and left Soap shortly before Short's newlywed wife Nancy Dolman joined it.

Napoleon remarked to Antonio Canova that its lack in the museum he accumulated in Paris was the most important gap in the collection, and the sculpture was more than once crated ready for shipment to Paris before the Napoleonic regime fled Naples.

Canova was Perpetual Principal of the Accademia di San Luca ( Rome's premier artistic institution ) and doubtless put Hayter forward for honorary membership on the strength of his painting ‘ The Tribute Money ’ which was very favourably received in Rome.

When Canova visited this country Wyatt was brought under his notice by Sir Thomas Lawrence, and received from him an invitation to Rome.

The leader of the next generation of Italian lutenists, Francesco Canova da Milano ( 1497 – 1543 ), is now acknowledged as one of the most famous lute composers in history.

Italian sculptors whose work is held by the museum include: Bartolomeo Bon, Bartolomeo Bellano, Luca della Robbia, Giovanni Pisano, Donatello, Agostino di Duccio, Andrea Riccio, Antonio Rossellino, Andrea del Verrocchio, Antonio Lombardo, Andrea Riccio, Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, Andrea della Robbia, Michelozzo di Bartolomeo, Michelangelo ( represented by a freehand wax model and casts of his most famous sculptures ), Jacopo Sansovino, Alessandro Algardi, Antonio Calcagni, Benvenuto Cellini ( Medusa's head dated c1547 ), Agostino Busti, Bartolomeo Ammannati, Giacomo della Porta, Giambologna ( Samson Slaying a Philistine ( Giambologna ) c1562, his finest work outside Italy ), Bernini ( Neptune and Triton c1622 – 3 ), Giovanni Battista Foggini, Vincenzo Foggini ( Samson and the Philistines ), Massimiliano Soldani Benzi, Antonio Corradini, Andrea Brustolon, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Innocenzo Spinazzi, Canova, Carlo Marochetti and Raffaelle Monti.

** Corinne Tate Flotsky ( Diana Canova )— Jessica and Chester's daughter, who acknowledges she slept with most of the male population of Dunn's River.

The marble monument is by Antonio Canova, the most celebrated Italian sculptor of his day.

For the most part, Canova has retired from acting and is living in Connecticut.

Canova is one of the most successful coaches in the world.

During this time Canova produced some of his most revered works including: " Theseus and the Minotaur " ( 1782 ), his monument to Pope Clement XIV ( now displayed in the basilica dei Santi Apostoli ) and the masterminding of the sumptuous tomb of Clement XIII in St. Peter ’ s.

Psyché revived by the kiss of Love by Antonio Canova, c. 1793.

David and Canova are examples of neo-classicists.

The early years of Canova were passed in study.

Canova returned to Rome in the beginning of 1816, with the ransomed spoils of his country's genius.

In 1802, at the personal request of Napoleon, Canova returned to Paris to model a bust of the first consul.

* Johannes Myssok, Antonio Canova.

Image: Theseus and Centaur. jpg | Antonio Canova, Theseus Defeats the Centaur ( 1805-1819 )

Sculpted 1800-1805 by Antonio Canova.

* 1757 – Antonio Canova, Italian artist ( d. 1822 )

* 1913 – Judy Canova, American actress ( d. 1983 )

* November 1 – Antonio Canova, Italian sculptor ( d. 1822 )