19th Century French Terracotta Neoclassical Wall Plaque

A late 19^th century French terracotta oval shaped wall plaque detailing a neoclassical scene depicting a maiden in classical dress playing a lyre beside a swan and other instruments before a winged cherub carrying a torchiere.

This charming decorative wall art piece is likely a cast taken from a timber panel. Study the images closely and you’ll see the marks of woodgrain in the terracotta.

Though the subject is not named, the neoclassical maiden could represent the Greek Muse, Erato, who is often depicted playing a lyre.