Muse Collection (#3)

The Parnassus - Apollo playing the lira da braccio (the lyre of arms), Pegase appears behind him
JEB4861576 The Parnassus - Apollo playing the lira da braccio (the lyre of arms), Pegase appears behind him. The nine muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art), Euterpe (music)

Posing, illustration from Kiki's Memories, edition Henri Broca, Paris, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo)
495648 Posing, illustration from Kiki's Memories, edition Henri Broca, Paris, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Kiki

Marie-Blanche Vasnier, friend and muse of French Composer Claude Debussy
3586287 Marie-Blanche Vasnier, friend and muse of French Composer Claude Debussy; (add.info.: Marie-Blanche Vasnier, friend and muse of French Composer Claude Debussy)

Relief with Menander in his theatre
7287237 Relief with Menander in his theatre; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Relief with Menander in his theatre. Roman work inspired by 4th - 3rd century BC exemples)

The tomb of James Ward, Esq. R.A. Kensal-green Cemetery, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The tomb of James Ward, Esq. R.A. Kensal-green Cemetery, [London], 1864. Monument consisting of...a monumental headstone, in a coved recess of which has been sculptured by Mr. J. H. Foley R.A

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) active 150 AD Alexandrian Greek/Egyptian astronomer and geographer
532184 Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) active 150 AD Alexandrian Greek/Egyptian astronomer and geographer, using quadrant to measure altitude of Moon. Behind him stands Urania, Muse of Astronomy

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Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), c1870. Creator: Jules Bastien-Lepage
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), c1870

Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Creator: Francisco Goya
Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Poetry is symbolised by a woman with a lyre. She is seated near the top of Mount Helicon, abode of the muses, goddesses of poetry

Thalia, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Thalia, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 2

Calliope, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Calliope, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 1

Self portrait with Allegories, 1691. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Self portrait with Allegories, 1691

The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden, Unknown date

The Gallery of the Muses, in the Royal Museum at the Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1796. Creator: Per Hillestrom
The Gallery of the Muses, in the Royal Museum at the Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1796

Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 45

Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poésie pleurant la mort de... 1785)
Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poesie pleurant la mort de... 1785. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Sculptor Hidari Jingoro Watching his Work Come to Life, c1887. Creator: Ogata Gekko
The Sculptor Hidari Jingoro Watching his Work Come to Life, c1887. From Legendary Tales

Portrait medallion from Frans Greenwood held by a muse, 1748. Creator: Aert Schouman
Portrait medallion from Frans Greenwood held by a muse, 1748

Erato, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Erato, 1592. Series: The Nine Muses, pl. 7

Melpomene, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Melpomene, 1592. Series: The Nine Muses, pl. 3

Urania, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Urania, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 9

Polyhymia, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Polyhymia, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 8

Euterpe, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Euterpe, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 6

Terpsichore, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Terpsichore, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 5

Clio, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Clio, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 4

La Muse de Rops, 1895. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Muse de Rops, 1895

Athena with the Muses, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena with the Muses, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 44

The music lesson, 1826. Creator: Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880)
The music lesson, 1826. Private Collection

Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79. Creator: A. Duplessis
Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79

Front page, Vol. 28, Jan. to June 1846. Creator: Unknown
Front page, Vol. 28, Jan. to June 1846. Allegorical figures, with references to London's position as an international port, and centre for the arts and sciences

Apollo and the Muses on Parnassus, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Apollo and the Muses on Parnassus, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Muse with Lute, 1528-1594. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Muse with Lute, 1528-1594

Thalia, c.1797. Creator: D. Watson
Thalia, c.1797

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen
Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, 1895

Pegasus, 1663-1665. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Pegasus, 1663-1665. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Bernhardt, Sarah, and unidentified man, portrait photograph, 1906 Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bernhardt, Sarah, and unidentified man, portrait photograph, 1906 Apr

A Muse, 1815/1818. Creator: John Vanderlyn
A Muse, 1815/1818

Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876. Creator: Georges Jules Victor Clairin
Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt, 1876

Melpomene, probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
Melpomene, probably c. 1470

Erato, probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
Erato, probably c. 1470

Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hôtel de ville de Paris : Les muses... c.1891-1896
Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hotel de ville de Paris : Les muses parisiennes (plafond), between 1891 and 1896. Muses of Paris, ceiling design

Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hôtel de ville de Paris : Les muses... c.1891-1896
Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hotel de ville de Paris : Les muses parisiennes (plafond), between 1891 and 1896. Muses of Paris, ceiling design

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: Mount Parnassus with Apollo, the Muses, and pegasus. Creator: M Sorello
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1739: Mount Parnassus with Apollo, the Muses, and Pegasus

Apollo and the Muses, c. 1700

Esquisse pour la bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : les Muses (Plafond), c.1899
Esquisse pour la bibliotheque de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : les Muses (Plafond), c.1899. Sketch for the library at the Hotel de Ville in Paris. The Muses: ceiling design

Sketch for the salle des prévôts in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris: Allegory...c.1852. Creator: Léon Riesener
Sketch for the salle des prevots (provosts hall) in the Hotel de Ville, Paris: Allegory of the 2 December 1852, c.1852. The official declaration of the Second Empire was made at the Hotel de Ville

Female Figure (Calliope), 1st century. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Female Figure (Calliope), 1st century. Found in the collection of the Soprintendenza archeologica di Pompei

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée sud de l'Hôtel de Ville : Apollon et les muses, 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree sud de l'Hotel de Ville : Apollon et les muses, 1892

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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.