Terpsichore

The stone statue of Terpsichore stands tall on Theatre Graslin, depicting the Greek muse holding a lyre as a symbol of dance accompaniment.

Crafted in 1825, this representation of the Greek muse of dance and chorus became part of the decorative elements of Theatre Graslin in Nantes.

The statue represents one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who were considered divine inspirations for different forms of art.

Located at coordinates 47.2133408, -1.5623287, the statue is visible from the theater square and surrounding streets of central Nantes.

The statue survived numerous historical events, maintaining its position as a guardian of performing arts above the theater entrance for two centuries.

Inception: January 1, 1825

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 47.21334,-1.56233

Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:35