"Antonio Canova (Italian pronunciation: [an\u02C8t\u0254njo ka\u02C8n\u0254va]; 1 November 1757 \u2013 13 October 1822) was an Italian sculptor from the Republic of Venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh. The epitome of the neoclassical style, his work marked a return to classical refinement after the theatrical excesses of Baroque sculpture. Among Canova's English pupils were sculptors Sir Richard Westmacott and John Gibson."@en . . "1822Z"^^ . . "Antonio Canova"@en . . . "1822-10-13Z"^^ . . "Canova, Antonio"@en . "Italian artist" . "1757-11-01Z"^^ . "1757Z"^^ . .