H Beard Print Collection
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Engraving of Thalie, Seconde Grace. The muse said to preside over 'Comedy' in the Greek tradition. She is dressed in a mid to late eighteenth century style silk gown. The overdress trimmed with lace and the underdress or petticoat with a patterned border at the hem. Her hair is piled up under a lace headress. Seated on a stone plinth she carries a spray of flowers in her left hand whilst the right reaches out to a fruit tree. The caption below the image and its title are in French and refer to the comedy with which this 'muse' is associated. Harry Beard Collection.
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Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
Materials and techniques | Print |
Brief description | Engraving of the Greek Muse of comedy, Thalie, Seconde Grace. Harry Beard Collection. |
Physical description | Engraving of Thalie, Seconde Grace. The muse said to preside over 'Comedy' in the Greek tradition. She is dressed in a mid to late eighteenth century style silk gown. The overdress trimmed with lace and the underdress or petticoat with a patterned border at the hem. Her hair is piled up under a lace headress. Seated on a stone plinth she carries a spray of flowers in her left hand whilst the right reaches out to a fruit tree. The caption below the image and its title are in French and refer to the comedy with which this 'muse' is associated. |
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Summary | Engraving of Thalie, Seconde Grace. The muse said to preside over 'Comedy' in the Greek tradition. She is dressed in a mid to late eighteenth century style silk gown. The overdress trimmed with lace and the underdress or petticoat with a patterned border at the hem. Her hair is piled up under a lace headress. Seated on a stone plinth she carries a spray of flowers in her left hand whilst the right reaches out to a fruit tree. The caption below the image and its title are in French and refer to the comedy with which this 'muse' is associated. Harry Beard Collection. |
Other number | F.137-47 - H Beard collection numbering |
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Accession number | S.6052-2009 |
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Record created | December 22, 2009 |
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