The Dance of the Muses
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows nine women dancing in a circle, barefoot on a grassy field. They wear flowing robes and some have wings or wreaths on their heads. Their arms move in rhythm, and one woman in the center holds a staff. The background is a soft, light sky with no other details. The names of the women are written in scrolls at the bottom—each one is a "Muse" from ancient Greek stories. The title at the bottom reads *La Danse des Muses*, meaning "The Dance of the Muses." If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see the original print.
