Venus Victrix by Canova - Original Outline Engraving - 19th Century

Original outline engraving of the Venus Victrix by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the celebrated marble portraying Pauline Bonaparte reclining on a couch with the apple in her hand. Titled below in three languages: "Venus victorieuse / Venere vincitrice / Venus victoriosa".

From a 19th century illustrated gallery of sculpture and painting with trilingual captions: the sheet carries the numbers Tav. 334 and Lám. 356.

Medium: Outline copper engraving
Artist / after: Antonio Canova (sculpture)
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 in (17.3 x 10.7 cm)
Condition: Paper toned with scattered foxing; image clean