A Letter From The Chevalier Antonio Canova: And Two Memoirs Read To The Royal Institute Of France On The Sculptures In The Collection Of The Earl Of Elgin is a book written by the renowned Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova. The book was published in 1816 and features a letter from Canova, as well as two memoirs that he presented to the Royal Institute of France. The first part of the book contains Canova's letter, which was written to his friend, the painter Giovanni Battista Comolli. In the letter, Canova discusses his recent trip to Paris and his admiration for the French people and their culture. He also talks about his own work as a sculptor and his thoughts on the art form.The second part of the book features two memoirs that Canova presented to the Royal Institute of France. The memoirs focus on the sculptures in the collection of the Earl of Elgin, which were controversially removed from the Parthenon in Athens and brought to England in the early 19th century. Canova's memoirs provide a detailed analysis of the sculptures, as well as his opinions on their artistic value and historical significance.Overall, A Letter From The Chevalier Antonio Canova: And Two Memoirs Read To The Royal Institute Of France On The Sculptures In The Collection Of The Earl Of Elgin is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the art and history of sculpture. Canova's insights and opinions provide a unique perspective on the subject, and his writing is both informative and engaging.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
