Thalie et Melpomène 1800

"Thalie et Melpomène" is a drawing by Pierre-Paul Prud’hon created in 1800. The work depicts the Greek muses Thalia, muse of comedy, and Melpomene, muse of tragedy, standing side-by-side in classical drapery. The muses are depicted with a sense of gravitas and composure, echoing the Neoclassical style prevalent in the late 18th century. The drawing is executed in black chalk and white chalk on paper, with a delicate and precise rendering of the figures and drapery.