The Nine Muses - Melpomene
The Nine Muses - Melpomene

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The Nine Muses - Melpomene

Franz Brun, German, act. 1559 - 1596
x1934-383 e

Information

Title
The Nine Muses - Melpomene
Maker
Franz Brun
Medium
engraving; mounted with 34-383 a-i
Dimensions
sheet trimmed to plate: 7 x 4.8 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1934-383 e
Inscription
left of the plate: Melpomene; stone at left: initials F.B.
Culture
European
Type
prints

D.G. de Arozarena, Paris [?-ca. 1860, Lugt 109]. Junius S. Morgan [1867-1932]; bequeathed to Princeton University Art Museum, 1932.

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