{"product_id":"19th-century-carrara-marble-sculpture-of-euphrosyne-one-of-the-three-graces","title":"19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture of Euphrosyne, One of the Three Graces.","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19th century Carrara marble sculpture depicting Euphrosyne\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Charities (or Three Graces)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Greek mythology, traditionally representing joy, mirth, and celebration. This refined neoclassical figure is carved in luminous white Carrara marble and portrays the goddess in a graceful contrapposto stance with delicately draped classical garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuphrosyne is shown standing with her weight gently shifted to one leg, her flowing chiton rendered with finely carved folds that reveal the naturalistic form beneath the fabric. Her hair is arranged in a classical coiffure, and her serene expression reflects the idealized beauty characteristic of neoclassical sculpture inspired by ancient Greek and Roman prototypes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculptor demonstrates impressive craftsmanship in the treatment of the drapery, which cascades naturally around the figure and gathers elegantly at the waist. The figure rests on a circular marble plinth that complements the purity of the Carrara stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptures of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Graces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere highly popular subjects during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the neoclassical period, when artists sought inspiration from antiquity and mythological allegory. Euphrosyne, symbolizing joy and merriment, was often depicted individually or alongside her sisters\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAglaea and Thalia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: Height 37.5\" x Width 18\" x Depth 11.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegaso Gallery Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51014659637533,"sku":"PGD00027510","price":7200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0370\/0419\/files\/0_tempImageRBOVlQ.jpg?v=1772837314","url":"https:\/\/pegasogallerydesign.com\/products\/19th-century-carrara-marble-sculpture-of-euphrosyne-one-of-the-three-graces","provider":"Pegaso Gallery Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}