Terpsichore, Muse of the Dance, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

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

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drawing

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toned paper

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water colours

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print

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possibly oil pastel

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

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warm toned green

"Terpsichore, Muse of the Dance" is a chromolithograph from the *Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans* series by William S. Kimball & Co. This 1889 print depicts the Greek Muse of Dance, Terpsichore, holding a white fabric in her hand. The image, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the detailed and colorful style of chromolithography, a popular printing technique in the 19th century. This image was originally a trade card, part of a set that promoted the company’s products.

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