Antonio Canova's marble 'Terpsichore Lyran (Muse of Lyric Poetry)' (c. 1812) depicts the Greek muse of lyric song and dance holding her lyre in an elegant contrapposto, a refined Neoclassical response to ancient sources. The Italian master's serene, polished surface and idealised proportions define the period's taste. The sculpture is a centrepiece of the Cleveland Museum of Art's 19th-century European galleries.

Exhibition Venue

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States