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European Paintings and Sculpture   << Previous object   Next object >> Terpsichore, Muse of Choral Song and Dance Overview More Information     Title:Terpsichore, Muse of Choral Song and Dance Maker:Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757 - 1822) Medium: marble Measurements: Overall: 177.5cm x 78.1cm x 61cm Date:1816 Acquisition: Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund Location: Gallery 9 | European Art: Mythology, History and Portraiture, Around 1800 Accession Number:1968.212 Department: European Paintings and Sculpture Inscription: inscribed on front of column: "Terpsichore Lyran" [Terpsichore as the Muse of lyric poetry]; inscribed at base of column: "Canova Fact: 1816" See Also: Italy, 2547 works. marble, 225 works.

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