Early 19th century Engraving of Roman Sculpture contemporary Argentina and the United States

Argentina and the United States

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Size (paper):  23x28cm / 9”x11”

Some of her recent work was part of the “A Stronger Weave – Textile craft work from our community” exhibition organized by the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

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Early 19th century Engraving of Roman Sculpture contemporary Argentina and the United StatesThis stunning 19th century engraving by Jean Jacques Avril, after a drawing by Jean Pierre Granger, portrays a Roman sculpture now in the collection of the Louvre Museum. The print depicts Euterpe, the goddess of music, song and dance. Her name is derived from the Greek words eu and terp, meaning "giver of much delight." As evident in this engraving, Euterpes attribute is the double flute. Similar prints, from the same set, can be found in the