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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
Museum record:
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