Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry

1800

Graceful classical drapery and idealized beauty characterize Meynier's personification of lyric poetry. The work reflects the Neoclassical movement's revival of ancient Greek and Roman artistic ideals.

Medium: oil on canvas

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