The Bather by artist Antonio Canova. Celebrate one of the most coveted images of the Neoclassical era with our Bather Bust, flaunting an elegance of line, from timeless pout to flawless face.The premiere Italian sculptor of his day, our Greco-Roman beauty is showcased in quality bonded marble, with a rich, alabaster base perfect for spa bath or breathtaking gallery display. Truly very detailed from her curls to the base. Made in Italy. Canova carved the original Venus Italica to replace the ancient Roman Medici Venus, seized by Napoleon in 1802 from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. In the true Neoclassical spirit, Canova decided to reinterpret the ancient work rather than carve an exact replica. Drawing inspiration from other classical statues of the goddess, he made several significant changes in the figure, as a result, his Venus appears more natural and her movement more gentle than the Medici Venus. The Venus Italica was immediately hailed as Canova's masterpiece and a worthy successor to the ancient Venus. This bonded marble replica of Venus Italica bust by Canova was made in Volterra, city in the heart of Italy's alabaster district. A. Giannelli work is in the tradition of the great Italian Master of sculpting. Hand created of solid bonded marble and crafted one at a time with impeccable detail. Mounted on a museum alabaster base.