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Description
The group depicts a full length female figure, representing the ancient Greek figure Melody, wearing draped clothing and leaning on a column for support. She is shown holding a lyre in her left hand, while extending her right hand out away from her. The sculpture is set on a square base with canted edges. The base contains the signature for Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887), reading 'A. Carrier Belleuse'.
Details
Artist / Maker
Carrier-Belleuse, Albert-Ernest (French, 1824-1887)
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
Style
Classical, Figurative Art, Music / Musical, Neoclassical
Materials
Colour
Dimensions
Height
80 cm / 31.5 inches
Width
40 cm / 15.7 inches
Depth
38 cm / 15 inches
Reference:
15361