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Charles Soulier

Silenus Holding the Child Dionysus, Louvre Museum, Paris

c. 1860s
albumen print from collodion negative

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

In Greek mythology, Silenus is the devoted mentor and companion of Dionysus, the god of wine.

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