• Bertel Thorvaldsen

  1770-1844

Muses of Tragedy and Comedy

• Production Date

  July 1843

• Type of Work / Object

  Sculpture > Relief

• Location

  • Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Main Floor > Room 20

• Inventory Number

  A342

• Catalogue Number

  A342

• Catalogue Level / Collection

  Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)

Explanation

• The serious muse of tragedy is called Melpomene and is recognised by the mask with the corners of its mouth turned down. The muse of comedy is called Thalia and is recognised by the mask with the merry smile.

Motif / Theme

• Human > Goddess > Muse > Melpomene
• Human > Goddess > Muse > Thalia / Thaleia
• Theme > Skill > Acting > Comedy
• Theme > Skill > Acting > Tragedy

Additional Catalogue Information