Clio 1869

"Clio," painted by Joseph Fagnani in 1869, is a portrait of the Greek Muse of History, Clio. The painting is a realistic representation of Clio, depicted as a beautiful woman with a thoughtful expression. She is dressed in flowing robes and holds a scroll, symbolizing her role as the recorder of history. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Fagnani's painting is a fine example of academic realism, a style that emphasized precise detail and a strong sense of form.