Who painted Apollo and the Muses?

Apollo and the Muses was painted by Jules Boilly in 1851.

Where can I see Apollo and the Muses?

Apollo and the Muses is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Apollo and the Muses?

Apollo and the Muses is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Apollo and the Muses?

Museum-quality prints of Apollo and the Muses are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Apollo and the Muses

Jules Boilly , 1851

Apollo and the Muses is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jules Boilly. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate [on platform]: TERPSICHORE * ERATO; below plate: Dess. par Prud'hon Imp. Bertauts Lith. par Jul. boilly/ Paris, Marchants, Edit. Alliance des Art[s]; by later hand, verso upper right, in graphite: EE 545

About this work

Overview

Apollo and the Muses is a lithograph created by Jules Boilly in 1851, depicting a scene from Greek mythology.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Apollo, associated with music and poetry, accompanied by one of the Muses, highlighting their connection to the arts. The title 'Apollo et les Muses' at the bottom confirms this interpretation.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features loose, sketchy lines, suggesting a spontaneous creation process. The plain background emphasizes the figures, whose bodies are rendered with a sense of movement and fluidity.