Copy of minerva and apollo seated on a bank of clouds, minerva reaching down to guide by the wrist a female personification of music, who approaches at left, holding an open book of sheet music, towards apollo, who holds out his hand; in foreground right, a shield with trophies, including a drum, axe, turban and helmet. Pen and ink with grey wash and graphite. Date: 1727-1837 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 282 mm (sheet); Width: 186 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Apollo. Collection: British Museum. Musick Introduc'd to Apollo by Minerva (BM Cc,1.88)
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