| Description | The Muse of Art sits centrally on a Classical stone throne with her arms outstretched, one hand holding a palette and brushes. Surrounding her is a crowd of Royal Academicians including Lord Leighton in the foreground. A gentleman, in a medallion and ceremonial court dress, stands above the crowd, leaning on the Muse’s throne. In the background is a set of six Classical arches with ionic columns, above them is the Latin inscription ‘ARS PINGENDI COLORIBUS’. |