Eulerpe or Clio n.d.

"Eulerpe or Clio" is a drawing by French Rococo painter Jean-Baptiste Greuze. The piece, which is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a seated woman, likely a muse, reading a scroll. The depiction of this woman's pose and drapery, alongside the lyre and trumpet present in the composition, exemplifies Rococo-era artistic conventions of grace and elegance. This drawing serves as a study for a larger work, a common practice for artists in the 18th century. The piece is executed in brown wash, lending a warmth and depth to the image.