Venus and Mars

Venus and Mars1822

Antonio Canova Italy

Buckingham Palace, London

Venus and Mars by Antonio Canova.

Marble sculpture from 1822 in Italy during the neoclassical movement.

Depicting Mars, Venus, Aphrodite, Ares.

Themes
LoveWarErosMoralityRebellionAdmirationAgapeBeautyBirthCalmFemale IndependanceFemininityFertilityInner FeminineLiberationLustPeaceViolence
Symbolism
CopperEvening StarMorning StarPearlWaterAlbedoDissolutionDoveMoonRoseSeashellFireIronSunVulture
Medium Sculpture 23 works Movement Neoclassical 22 works Materials Marble 18 works
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