Homer

Marillier, Clément Pierre, 1740-1808 · [ca. 1750–1920]

Bust of Homer on a pedastal with a garland of plants hanging over a long trumpet -type instrument. Below the bust three nude figures dance in a circle holding a length of cloth. Text: On dirait que pour plaire, instruit par la Nature, Homere ait a Venus derobe sa ceinture. Roileau, Art Poehque. A. P. D. R. Translation: One would think that to please, instructed by Nature, Homer has a Venus STEALING his belt. Roileau, Art Poehque. A. P. D. R. Note: Clement P. Marillier 1714-1808, French designer and engraver. Nicolas Ponce 1746-1831, French engraver.