Music Prints from Clio and Euterpe (1762)
Music Prints from
Clio and Euterpe, or British Harmony
(England, 1762)
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Background:

These rare music prints are from an 18th century British songbook titled Clio and Euterpe or British Harmony.  The series spanned three volumes and contained 600 songs.  The title page describes it as "A collection of Celebrated Songs and Cantatas by the most approved Masters". 


Both Clio and Euterpe are characters from Greek mythology - the Muses of History and Music, respectively.

Each song is complemented by vignettes featuring scenes from myths, the classics, history and landscapes.  The engravings for the music prints was done by Henry Roberts.

The series was published by John Welcker and sold in his business - the "Music and Instrument Warehouse"  - across from the Opera House in London.

Price per print: Print Only:  $45
Matting Charge:  $20
Framing & Matting Charge:  $100
Dimensions: Print Only:  5 x 8 inches
Matted:  11 x 14 inches
Type of print: Original engraving with added hand coloring
Year: 1762

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British Music Print (No. 61320010)
Plate 10
Nancy, a favourite Song
British Music Print (No. 61320032)
Plate 32
A favourite Air
British Music Print (No. 61320038)
Plate 38
A favourite Air

British Music Print (No. 61320054)
Plate 54
The Kiss
British Music Print (No. 61320062)
Plate 62
A two Part Song
British Music Print (No. 61320065)
Plate 65
Caelia

British Music Print (No. 61320067)
Plate 67
The Lass of the Brook
British Music Print (No. 61320080)
Plate 80
The Invitation
British Music Print (No. 61320082)
Plate 82
A Favourite Song -Love in a Village

British Music Print (No. 61320088)
Plate 88
A favourite Air
British Music Print (No. 61320180)
Plate 180
The Sleeping Fair
British Music Print (No. 61320198)
Plate 198
The Happy Bride