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| Music, c. 1761–65 Jean-Honoré Fragonard French, 1732-1806 Oil on canvas 30-3/4 x 52 in. (78.1 x 132.1 cm) The Norton Simon Foundation F.1969.28.1.P © The Norton Simon Foundation On view This painting presents an allegory of music. The woman may be Erato, who was the Greek Muse of lyric and love poetry. She is commonly portrayed with a putto at her feet and one of several musical instruments, here a lyre and a brass instrument, as well as a book of music. Erato was likely a part of a decorative ensemble that included depictions of her eight sisters, the Muses. View Provenance |
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