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The Tragic Muse: Melpomene
The Tragic Muse: Melpomene
Public domain: Image courtesy of the Worcester Art Museum.

The Tragic Muse: Melpomene

Engraverengraved by Francesco Bartolozzi Italian, 1727–1815
Artistafter Giovanni Battista Cipriani Italian, 1727–1785
Datemid–late 1700s
Mediumstipple with line engraving on cream laid paper
Dimensionssheet: 39.1 x 31.4 cm (15 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
MarkingsMarrs stamp
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1926.1363
ProvenanceBequest Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs, Boston
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