"Euterpe"
Description
Modèle en plâtre représentant Euterpe, muse de la musique et de la poésie lyrique. Sur un socle, Euterpe, en "contraposto" : en appui sur la jambe gauche. La tête couronnée de fleurs est tournée vers la gauche. Elle tient une flute de ses deux mains. Ample draperie dénudant le buste et tombant le long des jambes.
Subject depicted
euterpe,scène mythologique
About this work
The artwork titled ""Euterpe"", attributed to Berruer Pierre François (1733-1797), is preserved at musée des arts décoratifs et du design. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: sculpture, beaux-arts. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plâtre. Its period of creation is identified as: 4th quarter 18th Century.
The Conserving Museum
""Euterpe"" is preserved at musée des arts décoratifs et du design, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
"Euterpe", signée Berruer Pierre François (1733-1797), est conservée au musée des arts décoratifs et du design dans le domaine sculpture, beaux-arts. Berruer Pierre François (1733-1797) a utilisé ici plâtre. Dimensions de l'oeuvre : Hauteur en cm 80 ; Largeur en cm 30 ; Profondeur en cm 30. Cette pièce a pour sujet : euterpe,scène mythologique. Elle a été créée durant la 4e quart 18e siècle. On sait de cette oeuvre que : Berruer Pierre-François : Paris, 17 décembre 1733 ; Paris, 4 avril 1797 ; nationalité : Française.
Creation context
Berruer Pierre François (1733-1797) conçoit "Euterpe" dans un environnement artistique façonné par la 4e quart 18e siècle. Cette pièce, conservée au musée des arts décoratifs et du design, porte l'empreinte des débats esthétiques et des innovations techniques qui animent alors la scène culturelle. Comprendre ce contexte permet d'apprécier pleinement la portée de l'œuvre.
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Everything you need to know
The work « "Euterpe" » is held at musée des arts décoratifs et du design, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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