Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse

Mrs. Siddons as the Tragic Muse

English drama--18th century

Muses (Greek deities) in art

Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

Actresses--Portraits

Actress Sarah Siddons is pictured as Melpomene, classical muse of tragedy. She sits enthroned on clouds; behind her are figures representing pity and terror. Pity holds a knife; terror holds a chalice. See another description at WikiPaintings.

 

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792

1783

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