Museo Pietro Canonica, Art museum in Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy.
Museo Pietro Canonica is an art museum located in Villa Borghese that displays the sculptor's works across seven exhibition rooms on the ground floor. The collection includes sculptures, models, and sketches that span different periods of his artistic career.
The Municipality of Rome granted Canonica permission in 1927 to use the Fortezzuola building as his residence and studio, where he worked until his death in 1959. The property was converted into a museum following his passing to preserve his artistic legacy for the public.
The first floor displays Canonica's private living quarters with 19th-century furnishings, Flemish tapestries, and a 17th-century Samurai suit of armor that reflect his international circle. These rooms show how a successful artist who worked with European royal courts lived and surrounded himself with treasures from around the world.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours that vary by season, so checking ahead before visiting is helpful. The location within Villa Borghese makes it easy to combine a museum visit with time spent exploring the surrounding park.
Canonica received commissions from European royal families that took him to various courts, where he created portraits and monuments. Some of these major works are not displayed here, but the collection shows his importance in the international sculpture world of his era.
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