Terpsichore 1796

"Terpsichore," a 1796 engraving by Alexander Liernur (1770-1815), depicts the Greek Muse of dance playing a lyre. Terpsichore is presented in a Neoclassical style, rendered in delicate detail within an oval frame. Her draped form and the inscription, "Muse de la Danse," evoke a sense of idealized beauty and artistic inspiration. This engraving exemplifies the enduring influence of classical mythology on art and culture.