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"Muse: The Eternal Inspiration Unveiled" From the poetic verses of Sappho to the grandeur of the House of Muses

Background imageMuse Collection: Beethoven Listening to a Muse, 1912 (charcoal on paper)

Beethoven Listening to a Muse, 1912 (charcoal on paper)
3613243 Beethoven Listening to a Muse, 1912 (charcoal on paper) by Alleaume, Ludovic (1859-1941); 44.6x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuse Collection: Sappho - House of Muses

Sappho - House of Muses
Atthis, Telesippa, Megara, Anactoria and Euneica sitting at the feet of the poetess Sappho as she recites some of her work. No

Background imageMuse Collection: DANCE: HARKNESS THEATRE. Mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver from the proscenium arch of the Harkness

DANCE: HARKNESS THEATRE. Mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver from the proscenium arch of the Harkness Theatre, on Broadway and 62nd Street in New York City, depicting dancers paying homage to Terpsichore

Background imageMuse Collection: Roman mosaic

Roman mosaic

Background imageMuse Collection: Mary Queen of Scotland (1542-1567)

Mary Queen of Scotland (1542-1567)
Mary (1542-1587). Queen of Scotland (1542-1567). CLOUET, Francois (1505-1573). Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. OE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Musue Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Background imageMuse Collection: Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438485 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuse Collection: Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel)

Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel)
XAL158623 Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMuse Collection: Mosaic of Nine Muses, from Augusta Treverorum (Trier)

Mosaic of Nine Muses, from Augusta Treverorum (Trier)
Gallo-Roman civilization, 3rd-4th century - Mosaic of the Nine Muses, from Augusta Treverorum (Trier)

Background imageMuse Collection: Muses - Thalia, Erato

Muses - Thalia, Erato
Thalia muse of comic drama and Erato muse of lyric poetry

Background imageMuse Collection: Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438480 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuse Collection: DENIS: MUSES, 1893. The Muses. Oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1893

DENIS: MUSES, 1893. The Muses. Oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1893

Background imageMuse Collection: Muses - Clio, Calliope

Muses - Clio, Calliope
Clio muse of history and Calliope muse of epic poetry

Background imageMuse Collection: Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438486 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

Background imageMuse Collection: Roman mosaic of the Muses. 3rd-4th century AD. Torre de Palm

Roman mosaic of the Muses. 3rd-4th century AD. Torre de Palm
Roman mosaic of the Muses. From left to right: Calliope, Euterpe, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Clio, Polyhymnia, Urania, Terpsichore. 3rd-4th century AD. From Torre de Palma

Background imageMuse Collection: Dorelia McNeill - wife of Augustuis John

Dorelia McNeill - wife of Augustuis John
Dorothy (Dorelia) McNeill (1881-1969) the model for the Welsh artists Gwen John and Augustus John and the common-law wife of the latter. Pictured with a pet dog near Poole, Dorset. Date: circa 1927

Background imageMuse Collection: Photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton photographed at his home, London

Photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton photographed at his home, London. 13th December 1963

Background imageMuse Collection: Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute

Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa d Este. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Perini after an illustration by A

Background imageMuse Collection: Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

Background imageMuse Collection: Rhetorick, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome

Rhetorick, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
XJF483400 Rhetorick, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuse Collection: Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope
GIA4709988 Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope. They weigh and compare the system of Copernicus (left)

Background imageMuse Collection: Jane Morris, 1868 (coloured chalks)

Jane Morris, 1868 (coloured chalks)
2956813 Jane Morris, 1868 (coloured chalks) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 88.3x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuse Collection: HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

Background imageMuse Collection: The poem of the soul; On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs a

The poem of the soul; On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs a
JLJ4576269 The poem of the soul; On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs a mountain in a lyrical atmosphere. Painting by Louis Janmot (1814-1892) 19th century

Background imageMuse Collection: Lorenzo de Medici and Apollo welcome the muses and virtues to Florence (fresco)

Lorenzo de Medici and Apollo welcome the muses and virtues to Florence (fresco)
XOT362318 Lorenzo de Medici and Apollo welcome the muses and virtues to Florence (fresco) by Cecco Bravo (Francesco Montelatici) (1607-1661); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageMuse Collection: David Garrick (1717-79) between the Muses of Tragedy and Comedy (oil on canvas) 1760-61

David Garrick (1717-79) between the Muses of Tragedy and Comedy (oil on canvas) 1760-61
BAL13499 David Garrick (1717-79) between the Muses of Tragedy and Comedy (oil on canvas) 1760-61 by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 148x183 cm; Somerset Maugham Theatre Collection, London

Background imageMuse Collection: Greek civilization, Marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles, depicting Muses

Greek civilization, Marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles, depicting Muses, from Mantinea, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Marble slab with relief attributed to the School of Praxiteles, depicting the Muses. From Mantinea, Greece

Background imageMuse Collection: The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas)

The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas)
XIR26908 The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 182x213 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMuse Collection: Muses - Terpsichore

Muses - Terpsichore
Terpsichore muse of dance

Background imageMuse Collection: Melpomene and Thalia, 1823-26. Creator: Johann Gottfried Schadow

Melpomene and Thalia, 1823-26. Creator: Johann Gottfried Schadow
Melpomene and Thalia, 1823-26

Background imageMuse Collection: Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856 Oil canvas

Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Background imageMuse Collection: Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo

Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy
8683537 Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy by Colonna, Angelo Michele (1604-1687); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Background imageMuse Collection: Muse (engraving)

Muse (engraving)
8629333 Muse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muse. Illustration for The History of the Irish Nation by M F Cusack (J G Murdoch)

Background imageMuse Collection: Moustiers powder box, Olerys Laugier factory - Joseph Olerys (1697-1749)

Moustiers powder box, Olerys Laugier factory - Joseph Olerys (1697-1749) and Jean Baptiste Laugier (18th century)
JEB4904506 Moustiers powder box, Olerys Laugier factory - Joseph Olerys (1697-1749) and Jean Baptiste Laugier (18th century) - Musee de la Faience Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

Background imageMuse Collection: Mathilde Wesendonck

Mathilde Wesendonck
3585837 Mathilde Wesendonck; (add.info.: Portrait of Mathilde Wesendonck (1828-1902) a German poet and author. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMuse Collection: Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book)

Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book)
FLO4679785 Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Background imageMuse Collection: Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe
FLO4703476 Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageMuse Collection: Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER)

Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER)
1578288 Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER); (add.info.: Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER)

Background imageMuse Collection: Statue of Urania, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum

Statue of Urania, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384496 Statue of Urania, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Background imageMuse Collection: The Assembllee of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of

The Assembllee of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors
ETI4397336 The Assembllee of Gods (detail of the muses) painting by Louis Matout of 1868 on the ceiling of the hall of emperors Wing Denon

Background imageMuse Collection: Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near

Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa
FLO4997311 Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa d'Este. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Perini after an illustration by A

Background imageMuse Collection: Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask

Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy
FLO4997398 Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Background imageMuse Collection: Greek mythology: Terpsichore, muse of dance, with its attributes, a leaf crown

Greek mythology: Terpsichore, muse of dance, with its attributes, a leaf crown
FLO4679803 Greek mythology: Terpsichore, muse of dance, with its attributes, a leaf crown and a lyre - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Background imageMuse Collection: Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes

Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes
FLO4679773 Greek mythology: Thalie, muse of comedy, with an ivy crown and its attributes, a comic mask and a tambourine - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Background imageMuse Collection: Greek mythology: Clio, muse of history, with its attributes, a laurel wreath

Greek mythology: Clio, muse of history, with its attributes, a laurel wreath
FLO4679755 Greek mythology: Clio, muse of history, with its attributes, a laurel wreath, the trumpet of renown and a scroll on which are redipped the recits of the pass - Eau forte by Jacques Louis

Background imageMuse Collection: Dante's Beatrice (engraving)

Dante's Beatrice (engraving)
8631288 Dante's Beatrice (engraving) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante's Beatrice. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageMuse Collection: Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho)

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho)
8626422 Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho) by Simmons, Edward Emerson (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence)

Background imageMuse Collection: Statue of Calliope, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum

Statue of Calliope, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome
6384495 Statue of Calliope, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome



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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.