Melpomene
| Title | Melpomene |
|---|---|
| Artist | James Gillray |
| Date | December 6, 1784 18th century |
| Medium | Etching and aquatint; open letter state |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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