Muse Collection (#20)

Neo-Attic relief of the Muse Citharide
Hellenistic Neo-Attic relief of the Muse Citharide, from Babakoy near Bulikesir, Turkey. From the Archaeological Museums collection in Istanbul

Ancient Greek muses of music and dance. Left to right: Euterpe, inventor of the double flute, associated with Dionysiac music and pleasure; Erato, muse of erotic poetry; Terpsichore, muse of Dance

Ptolemy, Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer, 1508. Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) (c100-c170 AD), using a quadrant to observe the Moon and stars. Urania, Muse of Astronomy, instructs him

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 17th century. Artist: Simon Vouet
Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 17th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, 1655-56
Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system. Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus, and the triple nature of Saturn

Statue of Thalia, Muse of Comedy. Roman, after a Greek model of 3rd-2nd century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Polyhymnia, Muse of Sacred Song, Oratory, and Singing. Roman, after a Greek model of the mid 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Euterpe, Muse of Poetry. Roman work after a Greek original of the 4th century. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Terpsichore, Muse of Dances. Roman work after a Greek model of the Praxiteles School. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Lady Lavery by Madame Yevonde
Hazel, Lady Lavery (1886 - 1935), formerly Hazel Martyn and second wife of the celebrated portrait Sir John Lavery who painted her portrait hundreds of times

Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. Athena, Apollo and the nine
Roman sarcophagus. About 180 AD. Goddess Athena, God Apollo and the nine Muses (goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. Reliefs. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Sarcophagus of a married couple. Detail relief. About 240 AD
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each. Detail. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Roman Art. Sarcophagus with Marsyas and Apollo. Marble. Carl
Roman Art. Sarcophagus with Marsyas and Apollo. Marble. From Sidon, Lebanon. C. 200-210 A.C. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Palace of Catalan Music. Barcelona. Spain
Spain. Barcelona. Palace of Catalan Music. 1905-1908. Modernist style. Built by Lluis Domenech Montaner. Concert hall

Muse. Roman statue. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Muse playing the drum. Palace of Catalan Music. Barcelona. C
Modernism. Muse playing the drum. The upper body was culpted by Eusebi Arnau (1863-1933) and the mosaic work of their lower bodies was created by Lluis Bru (1868-1952). Chamber of the concert hall

Peter I Alexeievitch the Great (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Engraving of the XIX century. Colored

Roman Art. Marble sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens. The deities Athena, Zeus, and Hera, assembled at the far left, preside over a musical contest. Coat of Arms

Sarcophagus depicting Greek Muses. Aphrodisias. Turkey

Woman Playing the bagpipes. Palace of Catalan Music. Barcelo
Modernism. Woman Playing the bagpipes. The upper body was culpted by Eusebi Arnau (1863-1933) and the mosaic work of their lower bodies was created by Lluis Bru (1868-1952)

Cherubini and his Muse
Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore Maria CHERUBINI depicted by Ingres in the act of being inspired by his Muse on a day in 1840 when he only had two years of composing before him Date: 1760 - 1842

Herodotus / Muse / Writing
HERODOTUS Greek historian with the Muse of History (Clio) in a ruined classical landscape Date: circa 484 - 425 BC

Cowper / Raimbach / Fuseli
WILLIAM COWPER English poet fast asleep, watched over by his Muse Date: 1731 - 1800

Burns with Muse / Burney
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet: his muse interrupts him as he ploughs; based on a design for a monument Date: 1759 - 1796

Jean Racine / Huyot / Didot
JEAN RACINE the French dramatist is led forward by his muse and Melpomene to be crowned by Immortality Date: 1639 - 1699

George Frederic Handel
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musician Date: 1685 - 1759

Robert Burns with Muse
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet with his muse: she interrupts him as he ploughs, and inspires him to write poetry Date: 1759 - 1796

Four leaders of fashion on the Parisian stage, 1927
The mode and the muse - four leaders of fashion on the Parisian stage: Florence Walton (Jeanne Lanvin), Jane Renouardt (Jeanne Lanvin), Jane Marnac and Gaby Morlay (Jean Patou) 1927

Advert for Muse fragrance 1948
Advertisement for Muse perfume by Coty featuring a beautiful woman sitting on an elegant seat wearing a ballgown while a would-be suitor stands behind her. Date: 1948

James Thomson Alcove
The arbour or alcove in the garden of the cottage in Kew (or Kew-foot) Lane, near Richmond, Surrey, where the poet James Thomson was oft- times visited by his muse. Date: 18TH CENTURY

Karl Wilhelm Ramler - 3
KARL WILHELM RAMLER German writer, inspired by his Muse. Date: 1725 - 1798

Birthplace of Hervey
The birthplace of the reverend JAMES HERVEY at Hardingston(e) near Northampton, where the future churchman first learnt to muse on the wondrous works of God as expressed in Nature. Date: 1714

Muse pedestal standing frontal view holding double flute
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Hercules Muse Engraving second state two New Hollstein
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Muse n. d Red chalk faintly squared red Framing lines
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Drawings Prints, Print, Shakespeare, Seated, Between, Dramatic, Muse, Genius, Painting
Drawings and Prints, Print, Shakespeare Seated Between the Dramatic Muse and the Genius of Painting, Who is Pointing Him Out as the Proper Subject for Her Pencil, Boydell shakespeare Gallery

Thalia Muse Comedy Engraving sheet 9 13 / 16 x 6 9 / 16
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Apollo holding pipes right hand accompanied Pegasus
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Muse Poetry 19th century Graphite chalk paper
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Muse History ca 1865 Oil canvas 18 1 / 8 x 13 7 / 8
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Dido Reine de Cartage Muse 17th century Pen brown ink
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Peter I Alexeievitch the Great (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Engraving

GERMANY: MUSES, c1535. Klagred der Neun Muse oder kunst uber Teutschlandt or Lament of the nine muses over the arts in Germany. Woodcut by George Pencz, c1535

ALLEGORY OF ASTRONOMY. Astronomia, a personification of astronomy, with the Greek muse of astronomy, Urania, and the Alexandrian astronomer, Ptolemy

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Astronomer, mathematician, and geographer of Alexandria
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Astronomer, mathematician, and geographer of Alexandria. Ptolemy, guided by the muse of astronomy, using a quadrant to measure the altitude of the moon

Ceiling of the Hotel La Riviere (detail of Erato and Terpsichore), 1653 (oil on canvas)
XIR904120 Ceiling of the HAśtel La RiviAšre (detail of Erato and Terpsichore), 1653 (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Jeanne Duval, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XIR83387 Portrait of Jeanne Duval, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 90x113 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

John Vanderlyn, A Muse, American, 1775-1852, 1815-1818, charcoal and white chalk heightened with white on pinkish-tan paper, squared for transfer

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"Muse: The Eternal Inspiration Unveiled" From the poetic verses of Sappho to the grandeur of the House of Muses, the essence of inspiration has captivated humanity throughout history. In a mesmerizing dance at Harkness Theatre, Enrique Senis-Oliver's mural transports us to an era where dancers paid homage to Terpsichore, the goddess of dance. This photograph immortalizes their graceful movements as they become one with divine artistry. Even Mary Queen of Scotland found solace in her muse, drawing strength and creativity from its ethereal presence. Jane Morris, beautifully posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1865, embodies the very essence of inspiration captured on albumen print. Her captivating gaze speaks volumes about the power that muses hold over our hearts and minds. A Roman mosaic whispers tales untold as it depicts scenes inspired by these enchanting beings. Thalia and Erato stand tall among them, radiating their influence upon those who dare to dream beyond boundaries. Maurice Denis' oil painting further immortalizes these muses in all their glory; his canvas becomes a portal into a world where imagination knows no limits. The Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses comes alive through tempera on panel—a celestial symphony that harmoniously blends movement and melody under Apollo's watchful eye. A mosaic from Augusta Treverorum stands as a testament to their enduring legacy—each muse intricately crafted with vibrant colors that breathe life into ancient stories. Jane Morris returns once more through Rossetti's lens—an embodiment not only for Clio but also for Calliope—the muses who inspire history and epic poetry alike. Their presence transcends time itself, leaving an indelible mark on artistic expression across generations. And finally, Beethoven himself succumbs to his muse's allure in 1912 when charcoal meets paper—a moment frozen forever where genius listens intently for whispers of inspiration. In the realm of creativity, muses reign supreme.