Item No: CAC-487
Size: 3ft in height, or custom as your requirement
Weight: About 180kg/piece
Material: Bronze/ Brass/ Copper
Wall Thickness: 5-6mm (can be adjusted depends on the size of sculpture)
Producing Time: About 30-50 days after receiving your order
Technology: Lost-Wax Casting Process
Advantage: Foundry Supplying Directly
1. Introduction of Antonio Canova Venus and Mars
Antonio Canova (1757-1822) is an outstanding representative of Italian neoclassical sculpture art and is known as one of the greatest sculptors from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. With his profound understanding of ancient Greek and Roman art and innovative techniques, he revived the elegance and purity of classical sculpture. Canova often used mythological themes as inspiration. His works such as Cupid and Psyche and the Three Graces are famous for their elegant dynamics and delicate carving skills, becoming the benchmark of neoclassical art. This Antonio Canova Venus and Mars sculpture with the theme of Mars and Venus is a typical embodiment of Canova’s style.
The sculpture delicately shows the classic images of Mars and Venus: Mars wears feather-crowned armor and holds a spear. His posture is majestic and upright, and his muscle lines are full and powerful, showing the bravery and indomitable spirit of the god of war. Venus, on the other hand, nestles beside him in a soft posture, wearing a thin fabric, and the skirt fits the curves, full of feminine soft beauty. Her arms are wrapped around Mars’ shoulders, her eyes are full of affection, revealing her attachment and dependence on love. This Antonio Canova Venus and Mars not only shows the combination of love and power, but also symbolizes the unity of opposites between war and peace, and has profound philosophical and artistic value. Arturban Statue can customize various Greek and Roman mythology statues. Welcome to contact us for more details.
2. Production Process of Antonio Canova Venus and Mars
1. Confirming the details drawing/ 3D mold/ Pictures with clients.
2. Making clay mold according to drawing/ client’s photos/ 3D mold.
3. Lost-Wax casting bronze/brass statues.
4. Welding and Chasing. It is very key step for high-quality sculpture.
5. Patina and wax surface, take all different views pictures/ videos, show to clients.
6. Packing into wooden cases after clients are satisfied with sculptures.