Arles — Statue of Niobé, wife of Amphion, king of Thebes, view of her children killed by arrows — publisher Levy Fils & Cie, Paris, no. 122

Description

Statue of Niobé in Arles, depicting the unfortunate mother sitting, weeping over her children transformed into rocks, in a green setting with an arched background. Printed text at the bottom: 'ARLES. — Statue of Niobé, wife of Amphion, king of Thebes, view of her children killed by arrows. The unfortunate mother, stunned by grief, was transformed into a rock.' Reverse: postcard model 'Curte Postulale' by publisher Levy Fils & Cie, Paris, with space for correspondence and address.