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Melpomene

Joseph Fagnani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait painting of a woman in a classical dress. The woman has dark hair pulled back and is wearing a draped garment with intricate designs. A band is wrapped around her upper right arm. Her right hand is holding the garment and her left hand is touching her neck. Greek text is in the top left corner. The background is dark and mottled. The woman is Melpomene by Joseph Fagnani.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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