Muse Collection (#24)

FURINI: MUSES, 17th CENTURY. Francesco Furini: Muses of Poetry and Painting. Oil on canvas, 17th century

Highland Marys Grave, Greenock. This monument was erected over her burial place in 1842. Highland Mary was a muse for Poet Robert Burns, who wrote about her

Muse / Erato
the Muse of Lyric Song and Poetry

Muse / Terpsichore
THE MUSE OF DANCE

Muse / Calliope
the Muse of Heroic Song

Muse / Euterpe
the Muse of Music, Particularly the Flute

E T W Hoffmann
ERNST THEODOR WILHELM HOFFMANN German musician and writer : as a musician he called himself E T A (Amadeus) Hoffmann, in honour of Mozart. With his wife ? or muse ?

JOSEPHUS
FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS originally, Joseph ben Matthias Jewish historian and his muse

Wagner / Kladderadatsch
RICHARD WAGNER Reconciled with rival German composer Brahms, in heaven Date: 1813 - 1883

Censored Writer 1866
A French Republican writer whose work has been censored during the regime of Napoleon III receives the commiseration of his Muse Date: 1866

Burns and his Muse
A poet (Robert Burns, garlanded with a laurel wreath) is visited by his muse

Herodotus / Muse / Leutemann
HERODOTUS Greek historian reading his works to the Greek people

French Street Music
Musicians in the streets of Paris - one plays a viol, one a corne-muse (bagpipes), the third a flute

Muses - Urania
Urania muse of astronomy

Polyhymnia, Euterpe
Polyhymnia muse of mime and Euterpe muse of flute-playing

Hannah Cowley & Muse
HANNAH COWLEY writer, receiving inspiration from the Spirit of Comedy

Jordan as Comic Muse
DOROTHEA JORDAN actress as The Comic Muse

Giuseppe Verdi / Postcard
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian composer

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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.