Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix"
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The Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" is a celebrated neoclassical marble statue by Antonio Canova depicting Pauline Bonaparte semi-nude as the goddess Venus reclining on a couch.
All labels observed (1)
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| Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" Context triple: [Pauline Bonaparte, portraitSubjectOf, Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix"]
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Winged Victory of Samothrace
The Winged Victory of Samothrace is an ancient Greek Hellenistic marble sculpture of the goddess Nike, celebrated for its dynamic depiction of movement and dramatic drapery.
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Venus de Milo
Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek marble statue, famed for its missing arms and idealized depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, and is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of classical sculpture.
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Vulcan statue
The Vulcan statue is a towering cast-iron representation of the Roman god of fire and forge that serves as an iconic symbol of Birmingham, Alabama’s industrial heritage.
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Michelangelo's Pietà
Michelangelo's Pietà is a renowned Renaissance marble sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, celebrated for its emotional depth and exquisite craftsmanship.
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Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman bronze statue in Rome portraying the emperor on horseback, renowned as one of the best-preserved and most iconic imperial monuments of classical antiquity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" Target entity description: The Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" is a celebrated neoclassical marble statue by Antonio Canova depicting Pauline Bonaparte semi-nude as the goddess Venus reclining on a couch.
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A.
Winged Victory of Samothrace
The Winged Victory of Samothrace is an ancient Greek Hellenistic marble sculpture of the goddess Nike, celebrated for its dynamic depiction of movement and dramatic drapery.
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B.
Venus de Milo
Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek marble statue, famed for its missing arms and idealized depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, and is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of classical sculpture.
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C.
Vulcan statue
The Vulcan statue is a towering cast-iron representation of the Roman god of fire and forge that serves as an iconic symbol of Birmingham, Alabama’s industrial heritage.
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D.
Michelangelo's Pietà
Michelangelo's Pietà is a renowned Renaissance marble sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, celebrated for its emotional depth and exquisite craftsmanship.
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E.
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman bronze statue in Rome portraying the emperor on horseback, renowned as one of the best-preserved and most iconic imperial monuments of classical antiquity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marble sculpture
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neoclassical sculpture ⓘ reclining female nude ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix
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linked to:
Pauline Bonaparte
Pauline Borghese as Venus Victrix ⓘ
linked to:
Princess Borghese
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| artHistoricalSignificance | major work of neoclassical sculpture ⓘ |
| artworkType |
portrait sculpture
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statue ⓘ |
| collection |
Borghese collection
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linked to:
Galleria Borghese
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| commissionContext | marriage of Pauline Bonaparte and Camillo Borghese ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Camillo Borghese ⓘ |
| couchType | classical daybed ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| creator | Antonio Canova ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Napoleonic era ⓘ |
| currentLocation | Galleria Borghese ⓘ |
| depictionForm |
reclining figure
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semi-nude figure ⓘ |
| depicts |
Pauline Bonaparte
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Venus ⓘ |
| depictsAttribute | apple of discord ⓘ |
| depictsDrapery | lightly draped lower body ⓘ |
| depictsHairStyle | classical coiffure ⓘ |
| depictsSocialStatus | nobility ⓘ |
| displayContext |
Borghese palace interiors
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linked to:
Galleria Borghese
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| genre | neoclassicism ⓘ |
| hasArtisticTechnique |
idealized classicizing anatomy
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polished marble finish ⓘ |
| hasLanguageOfTitle | Latin ⓘ |
| iconography |
Venus Victrix (Venus Victorious)
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linked to:
Venus Victrix
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| inception |
c. 1805–1808
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early 19th century ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Rome ⓘ |
| materialUsed | marble ⓘ |
| movement | Neoclassicism ⓘ |
| mythologicalReference |
Judgement of Paris
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linked to:
judgment of Paris
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| notableFor |
highly polished marble surface
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mythological portrait of a contemporary figure ⓘ sensuous portrayal of Pauline Bonaparte ⓘ |
| patron | Camillo Borghese ⓘ |
| period | 19th century art ⓘ |
| portrays |
Pauline Bonaparte Borghese
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linked to:
Pauline Bonaparte
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| pose | reclining on a couch ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByArtist |
Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss
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linked to:
Amore e Psiche
Three Graces (Canova) ⓘ
linked to:
The Three Graces
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| subject | goddess of love ⓘ |
| title | Venus Victrix ⓘ |
| titleMeaning | Venus the Victorious ⓘ |
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Subject: Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" Description of subject: The Canova sculpture "Venus Victrix" is a celebrated neoclassical marble statue by Antonio Canova depicting Pauline Bonaparte semi-nude as the goddess Venus reclining on a couch.
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