Apollo & the Muses - Lisbon, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 38° 42.875 W 009° 08.379
29S E 487859 N 4285113
The Teatro Nacional de D. Maria II which was constructed between 1842 and 1846.
Waymark Code: WMKRD0
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/21/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 7

The frieze of the Teatro Nacional de D. Maria II depicts a man and several women lounging in classical Greek style. The central figure portrays a man seated and playing a lyre while there are four women on one side and three women with an angel on the other. Two of the women also play lyres while one holds a horn.
Unfortunately the title, date or artist are unknown the the poster of this Waymark.

Wikipedia's article on the Theatre identifies the figures as Apollo and the Muses. (visit link)
Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: 1000 BC

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art

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