Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on May 8th, 2019.
Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova
Theseus Slaying the Centaur is a neoclassical sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), on display on the Grand staircase at the Kunsthistorisches... more
Title
Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
"Theseus Slaying the Centaur" is a neoclassical sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), on display on the Grand staircase at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Canova sculpted this magnificent depiction of the Greek mythological king and founder figure of Athens during the period 1805-1819.
The massive marble carving was purchased by Emperor Franz I of Austria and placed in its own temple, the Theseustemple in the Volksgarten of Vienna. For almost 70 years it stood alone in the building. In 1891 it was moved to the grand staircase of the newly completed Kunsthistorische Museum.
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May 8th, 2019
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Douglas Taylor
Nader Rangidan has honored me by choosing to feature "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, by Antonio Canova" in the Black and White Photography art group, 5/24/20. Thank you, Nader!
Douglas Taylor
Many thanks to Frank J. Casella who has honored me by choosing to feature "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, by Antonio Canova" in the Square Art World art groups. I'm delighted to be able to share my photography within the group.
Douglas Taylor
I am honored by Romauld Henry Wasielewski who has chosen to feature "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, by Antonio Canova" in the ArrStudio art group. I appreciate the recognition for my photography.
Douglas Taylor
I want to thank Romauld Henry Wasielewski who has featured "Thesus Slaying The Centaur, by Antonio Canova" in the Global Art Gallery art group. I'm honored by the feature and appreciate the recognition for my photography.
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for the gracious compliment, Tatiana! I'm honored to be featured in the group, and I appreciate the recognition for my photography.
Douglas Taylor
I'm honored by Julie Grimshaw who has chosen to feature "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, by Antonio Canova" in the Your Story of Art artists group. I appreciate it very much.
Douglas Taylor
Many thanks to Patricia Keller who has featured "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova" in the Art Submissions to PKA artists group. I am honored, and grateful for the recognition.
Douglas Taylor
Thanks to Judy Vincent who has featured "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova" in the USA Photographers artists group. I am honored, and grateful for the recognition.
Douglas Taylor
Thanks to Cia of Swedish Attitude Design who has honored me by featuring "Theseus Slaying The Centaur, By Antonio Canova" in the Digital Art and Photography artists group. I am grateful for the recognition.
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