Following its extensive restoration and the great success it enjoyed in the prestigious setting of the Gallerie d’Italia in Milan – where the work was the centrepiece of the exhibition Eterno e visione. Roma e Milano capitali del Neoclassicismo – Antonio Canova’s Colossal Horse will take its permanent place on the main floor of the Civic Museum from 12 December 2026.

The permanent collection on the main floor of the Museo Civico will be further enriched by the display of the majestic plaster model which, almost sixty years after being dismantled, will be returned to the public in all its spectacular entirety.

The return of this unique artwork represents an important milestone in the nomination of Bassano del Grappa as Italian Capital of Culture 2029.
 

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The restoration was sponsored and organised by: Municipality and Musei Civici of Bassano del Grappa, as part of the nomination of Bassano del Grappa as Italian Capital of Culture 2029.
In collaboration with: High-level supervision of the works by the Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the provinces of Verona, Rovigo and Vicenza
With the support of: the Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Metropolitan City of Venice
Main partner: Intesa Sanpaolo, as part of the “Restituzioni” project
Main sponsor: Venice In Peril Fund
 

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Information and bookings:
→ T +39 0424 519901
→ biglietteriamusei@comune.bassano.vi.it
 

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Cover image: Antonio Canova, “Colossal Horse”, 1819–1821. © Joan Porcel Studio