The Sphinx and the Chimera | Louis Welden Hawkins | 1906

Louis Welden Hawkins’s The Sphinx and the Chimera (1906) brings mythological presences into a shadowed architectural setting. A luminous human face emerges in contrast to weathered, sculptural forms, creating an encounter between animate expression and the apparent stillness of stone. Subdued colour and carefully placed light allow these differences to register gradually. The composition offers no simple resolution of the figures’ relationship; its appeal lies in a sustained ambiguity, in which beauty, age and fantastic invention share the same quietly charged space.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12 x 12 Inches = 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm

20 x 20 Inches = 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm