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