Pauline Bonaparte Borghese
Metadata
Title
Pauline Bonaparte Borghese
Description
Sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte Borghese reclining semi-nude on a cushioned day-bed, holding a piece of fruit. She is posing as "Venus Vincitrice." This piece is almost identical to the life-size original in the Villa Borghese in Rome, except this version has no bracelet and a non-extended pinky.
Creator
Antonio Canova
Date
1811 (circa)
Identifier
1961.01.01
Extent
22.0" H x 14.0" D x 39.0" L
Medium
Marble
Is Part Of
Bonaparte Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Provenance
Gift of Stewart Huston
Collection
Citation
Antonio Canova, “Pauline Bonaparte Borghese,” Bonaparte Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Joseph Bonaparte in America, accessed April 25, 2024, https://www.josephbonaparteinamerica.org/items/show/6.