Melpomene, from the series "Putti as the Nine Muses"

PlaquesGerman20th century

Melpomene, from the series "Putti as the Nine Muses"

early 20th century (original from 2nd quarter of the 16th century)

Artists

Pankraz LabenwolfArtist

Classification

Plaques

Technique

Electrotype

Medium

Electrotyped metal

Culture

German

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Dimensions

6.2 x 4.4 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

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