Terspichore et Erato 1800

"Terspichore et Erato" is a charcoal drawing by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, created in 1800. The artwork depicts the Greek muses of dance and lyric poetry, Terspichore and Erato, with a putto, a cherubic figure. This drawing exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by its focus on classical mythology and idealized figures. Prud'hon's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of grace and beauty in the figures.