Calliope 1869

"Calliope" is a portrait of the Greek Muse of epic poetry and music by the American artist Joseph Fagnani, painted in 1869. Calliope is depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in classical drapery, holding a scroll and a trumpet, attributes that represent her role as the inspirer of epic poetry and music. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image is a fine example of a classical genre painting, with a realistic style emphasizing the beauty and grace of the subject.