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4 unusual facts about Charites


Augusta von Fersen

Together with the ladies-in-waiting Ulla von Höpken (her sister) and Lovisa Meijerfeldt, she was known as one of "The Three Graces", as expressed by Johan Henric Kellgren in his poem "Gracernas döpelse" - the Graces were the Goddesses of Joy in Greek mythology.

Jean-Baptiste Pérès

The three sisters of Napoleon could be seen as corresponding to the Three Graces of the court of Apollo.

Pavlovsk Park

Next to the garden was a Greek temple containing a statue of the Three Graces, looking down at the river.

The Maid's Metamorphosis

Apollo, accompanied by the Charites (Graces), is mourning the death of Hyacinth — but he is distracted when he sees Eurymine and falls in love with her.


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Germain Pilon

Monument containing the heart of Henry II of France (1561–1562) Louvre - made in collaboration with Domenico del Barbieri (who designed the pedestal), Pilon was responsible for the eloquent sculpture of the Three Graces, executed from a single block of marble.


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