Figure Studies
Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry
Charles Meynier
An elegant Neoclassical depiction of Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry, by French painter Charles Meynier.
Apollo with Urania, Muse of Astronomy
Charles Meynier
1798 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous Neoclassical scene depicting Apollo, the god of light, and Urania, the muse of astronomy, in a moment of graceful contemplation.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1798 by Charles Meynier, this masterful oil work captures the grace of Neoclassical mythology. Apollo is shown with his traditional attributes—the lyre and laurel wreath—while Urania, the muse of astronomy, looks on from her rest against a celestial sphere. The inclusion of the swans and sunflowers adds symbolic richness to this exceptionally preserved composition.
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