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Plaster sculpture Socrates drinks the hemlock by Antonio Canova, 1787-90

Socrates drinks the hemlock: Antonio Canova's plaster sculpture

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File Name

21482_4078

Caption

"Socrates drinks the cup of hemlock", 1787-90, by Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), plaster.

City

Milan

Location

Fondazione Collezione Cariplo

Keywords

Farewell - Antonio Canova - Art - Poisoning - Hemlock - Greek Age - Philosopher - Plaster - The Greeks - 18th Century - Neoclassicism - Artwork - Relief - Sculpture - Socrates - Suicide - Sadness - Poison - XVIII century - Mostra Canova & Thorvaldsen MI