Gédéon Reverdin (1772-1828), after, by Alexis François Girard (1787-1870) - Melpomene

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After the Roman statue of Melpomene, 2nd century AD. The muse is shown in a long-sleeved garment with a high belt, clothing that was associated with tragic actors. Her wreath of vines and grapes alludes to Dionysus, the god of the theatre.

In Greek mythology, Melpomene (lit.?'to sing' or 'the one that is melodious'), initially the muse of chorus, eventually became the muse of tragedy, and is now best known in that association. (Wikipidia)

Condition is good. Some surface dirt. Yellowing paper. Creases and folds. 67495691 Read more