ASTRO
BY JUSTINE COQUIDÉ
My work is part of the legacy of Neoclassicism. Antonio Canova and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres were able to reinterpret Antiquity with a timeless grace, placing myths in their era.
This intergenerational transmission is at the heart of my approach. Discover, through this ASTRO collection, my reinterpretation of six works by Canova and six works by Ingres.
Through the ASTRO collection, rediscover these myths and their stories, as well as the personality of each sign.
Revisiting the works of Canova and Ingres is to extend their story. From Antiquity to Neoclassicism and up to the present day, Art is a transmission.
ANTONIO CANOVA
Antonio Canova (1757-1822) is one of the greatest sculptors of Neoclassicism. Born in Possagno, Veneto, he trained in Venice before settling in Rome, where he drew inspiration from the forms and aesthetics of Greco-Roman antiquity. He quickly distinguished himself with works of great elegance, notably Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, Venus Italica, and Venus Victrix, which testify to his virtuosity in handling marble. Canova established himself on the European art scene by working for influential figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as for the Austrian imperial family and the Vatican. Dying in Venice in 1822, Antonio Canova left a legacy that continues to influence art and fascinate the world.
JEAN AUGUSTE DOMINIQUE INGRES
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) was a French painter, one of the most important representatives of Neoclassicism. Born in Montauban, he began his training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse before settling in Paris, where he became a student of Jacques-Louis David. After winning the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1801, Ingres traveled to Italy. It was there that his early works revealed his admiration for Antiquity.
Despite his talent, Ingres was often criticized by his contemporaries for his style, which was considered too rigid and devoid of feeling. His most famous work, La Grande Odalisque (1814), perfectly embodies this pursuit of idealized beauty. Over the years, Ingres became one of the most respected painters of his time. His style and legacy continue to this day in the history of art.
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