Allegory of Music, sketch for the project of the stage curtain of the Słowacki Theatre in Kraków c. 1892

"Allegory of Music", a sketch for the stage curtain of the Słowacki Theatre in Kraków, was created by Polish artist Henryk Siemiradzki around 1892. This preliminary drawing depicts a woman, possibly representing the muse of music, Euterpe. She is draped in flowing green fabric and holds a lyre, a traditional stringed instrument associated with music. The loose, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Siemiradzki's style are evident in this sketch, suggesting a dynamic and energetic movement. The image is a testament to the artist's interest in classical themes and his contributions to the visual arts of the late 19th century.