Important Bronze Sculpture Titled *the Abyss* By Pietro Canonica
Artist: Pietro Canonica
This bronze sculpture, mounted on a green marble base, is the work of the renowned Piedmontese artist Pietro Canonica (1869–1959). The work, titled “The Abyss” and also known as “The Lovers” or “Paolo and Francesca.” The composition captures the desperate and dramatic embrace of the two lovers, enveloped in dynamic drapery that accentuates the pathos of the scene. The strong chiaroscuro contrasts of the casting heighten the emotional tension and highlight the late-Romantic and Symbolist style typical of Canonica’s work.
2 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 44 cm
Height: 42 n
Reference (ID): 1786592
Availability: In stock
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