Pauline Borghese As Venus Victorious

Elegant 19th-century sculpture depicting Pauline Bonaparte Borghese, sister of Napoleon I, in the famous pose of Venus Victorious, after the iconic model by Antonio Canova. This work pays homage to one of the masterpieces of Italian Neoclassicism. The figure, in white marble, rests gracefully on a finely carved alabaster daybed. The contrast between the two materials highlights the delicacy of the subject and the virtuosity of the execution. The fluid drapery, the languid pose, and the elegance of the gesture faithfully evoke the spirit of the original model. A few small accidents should be noted, without altering the charm of this sculpture. A beautiful tribute to the imperial aesthetic and the genius of Canova.