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Terpsichore Lyran (Muse of Lyric Poetry)
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In Greek mythology, Terpsichore was one of the nine Muses, or goddesses of creative inspiration. The lyre, the Greek inscription on the short column, and the caduceus (entwined snakes) on the side identify the figure as Terpsichore Lyran, muse of lyric poetry. This sculpture began with a commission from Napoleon's brother, Lucien, for an idealized portrait of his wife, Alexandrine. Antonio Canova made this version for a British aristocrat and exhibited it in 1817 at the Royal Academy in London to great acclaim.
| Artist / Maker | Antonio Canova |
|---|---|
| Date | 1816 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, 19th century |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 177.5 x 78.1 x 61 cm (69 7/8 x 30 3/4 x 24 in.) |
| Department | Modern European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
BiographyAntonio Canova (1757–1822) — Italian Neoclassical sculptor (1757–1822).Antonio Canova worked as sculptor, architect, painter, draftsperson and engraver and is associated with Republic of Venice. Their documented life spans the years 1757 to 1822, born in Possagno, died in Venice. Their work is linked to Neoclassicism.Disciplinessculptor, architect, painter, draftsperson, engraverBorn1757, PossagnoDied1822, VeniceNationalityRepublic of VeniceMovementNeoclassicismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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