Restoration and reassembly of Canova’s Colossal Horse

Cavallo Colossale del Canova durante il restauro

The project concerns the restoration and reassembly of Antonio Canova’s Colossal Horse. A reversible, adjustable internal steel system was designed to support and connect the fragments. The work stands on a double base with isolation devices, designed to provide stability and conservation while allowing movement in accordance with museum requirements.

Restauro e ricomposizione del Cavallo Colossale del Canova – foto 2Restauro e ricomposizione del Cavallo Colossale del Canova – foto 3Restauro e ricomposizione del Cavallo Colossale del Canova – foto 4Restauro e ricomposizione del Cavallo Colossale del Canova – foto 5

ASSIGNMENT

Structural design of the reassembly and support system

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT

Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape Superintendency for the provinces of Verona, Rovigo and Vicenza

LOCATION

Bassano del Grappa

YEAR

2026

CLIENT

Municipality of Bassano del Grappa
Sezione del sistema di sostegno interno del Cavallo Colossale del Canova