Clio, Muse of History
1800
oil on canvas
273 × 176 cm (107.5 × 69.3 in)
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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of July 2026
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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
Clio's name is derived from a Greek word meaning "to recount" or "to celebrate."
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