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M Venus De Milo Canova carved the original figure of Venus Italica to replace the ancient Roman Medici Venus art statue, 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 of the statue. Drawing inspiration from other classical art 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 figure of Venus. The Venus Italica was immediately hailed as Canova's masterpiece and a worthy successor to the ancient Venus goddess, a beautiful woman.   Finished: $248 Finish: Classic Faux Marble Gray-White Faux Marble Plain White White Beige Antiquing Sandstone Fogging Gold Leaf Gold Leaf Walnut Antiquing Black Verdigris Gold Black Faux Marble Faux Bronze Texture: High GlossSemi-Gloss Flat Item: #01131 Size: 23"x5"x5” Weight: 16.0 lbs.   Full List > Goddesses > Previous - Next Available in a Variety of Sizes:   Extra Small - 10"   Small - 15"   Medium - 23"   Medium - 32"   Medium - 35"   Large - 54"   Extra Large - 70"