Sunday, August 11, 2024

Marble Dancer

 Here we have Dancer, by Antonio Canova, dating to 1818-22. This marble sculpture is my favourite sculpture in the National Gallery. She looks graceful, playful, and as if she's about to come to life. I love to photograph her.

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34 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 11, 2024 at 2:20 AM

    As you like to photographer her you've certainly achieved your aim, with a lot of style too, if I may say so.

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  2. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 11, 2024 at 3:59 AM

    Wonderful shots, William, she is still a beauty

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2024 at 6:44 AM

    Lovely sculpture! Take care, have a great day and a happy new week!

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,August 11, 2024 at 6:45 AM

    Indeed she does look ready to spring to life.

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  5. TomAugust 11, 2024 at 7:00 AM

    ...I often marvel at the work that was done years ago with the tools that were at hand.

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  6. JPAugust 11, 2024 at 7:14 AM

    pic # 8 and # 10 show the folds of the back of the dress beautifully. the folds are a "work of art"!

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  7. SandiAugust 11, 2024 at 7:48 AM

    It is amazing to me what can be made out of stone.

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  8. Barbara RogersAugust 11, 2024 at 8:17 AM

    It's always great to see the techniques of marble turning into flimsy fabric. But the artist gave the dancer some "tude" (attitude) as she looks over her shoulder, invitingly with a slight smile, but definitely in charge of what's happening!

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  9. magiceyeAugust 11, 2024 at 9:03 AM

    Beutifully sculpted.

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  10. RedPatAugust 11, 2024 at 9:25 AM

    She's a beauty, William.

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  11. Taken For GrantedAugust 11, 2024 at 10:18 AM

    This sculpture does look like she is about to dance right off of that pedestal.

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  12. RedAugust 11, 2024 at 10:26 AM

    Yes, some of your photos definitely look like she's moving and living.

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  13. BillAugust 11, 2024 at 12:29 PM


    She's a beauty and you got some beautiful shots photographing her.

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  14. SharonAugust 11, 2024 at 12:50 PM

    Your photos have done Canova proud!

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  15. carol l mckennaAugust 11, 2024 at 2:39 PM

    Lovely marble sculpture dancing ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. Elizabeth EdwardsAugust 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

    i thought of you recently had to come to see ya. my msn photo when i first turn on my computer lately is a photo from different parts of Canada makes me sad to not be able to get there to see it in person. maybe one day soon. i miss it terribly. you enjoy it and thank you as always for sharing with us all ... you rock!! be well. ( ;

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  17. DeniseinVAAugust 12, 2024 at 5:02 PM

    Being very partial to the old classical statues, this is a marvelous photographic study!

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