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Charles Meynier

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Allegorical painting of nymphs and armored Minerva in clouds, with a reclining river figure labeled Seine below.

The Nymphs of Parthenope, carrying away far from their shores the Penates, images of their gods, are led by the godde…

1827

Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry, and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy

Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry, and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy

1798

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry

1798

Clio, Muse of History

Clio, Muse of History

1800

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence

1800

Painting of a seated woman in red with a floral wreath beside a nude winged youth, with a lyre and flowers under a tree.

Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry

1800

Seated man in red embroidered uniform with sword and document beside an arched window showing a city spire at dusk.

Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul

1804

Full-length portrait of a cardinal in red robes and lace surplice beside a green velvet table and open book.

Joseph Fesch, cardinal (1763-1839)

1806

Painting of Calliope, a muse in a white gown and laurel wreath, holding a scroll with a bust and stormy sky behind her.

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry

1797

Painting of a nude man with a laurel wreath struggling against a lion beside a split tree trunk in a dark forest.

Milo of Croton Attacked by a Lion

1795

Brown wash drawing of a nude winged youth and a seated draped woman beside a lyre and tree in a landscape.

The Muse Erato Writing Verses Inspired by Love

1797

Brown wash drawing of allegorical figures on clouds, including an armored goddess, winged torch-bearer, lions, and laurel-cro

Earth Receiving the Code of Roman Law from the Emperors Hadrian and Justinian

1802