HAYEZ, Francesco
(b. 1791, Venezia, d. 1882, Milano)

Wall Decoration (detail)

1817
Tempera on wall
Museo Correr, Venice

This wall painting was transferred from a hall in the Procuratie Nuove, which had been converted into a royal palace during the brief period of Napoleonic domination. It depicts Dancing Hours and was inspired by Antonio Canova's sculptures.




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