Thalia, Muse of Comedy, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This chromolithograph from 1889, titled "Thalia, Muse of Comedy," depicts the Greek muse of comedy, Thalia, in a dramatic pose. Holding a shepherd's crook in one hand, she gestures with the other to a comedic mask, suggesting the playfulness and humor of comedy. As part of the "Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans" series, it is a prime example of the late 19th-century trend of presenting classical mythology in a contemporary style. This whimsical portrayal of Thalia, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an engaging piece for art lovers and those interested in Greek mythology.