Pan Dancing with Children (circa 1884) — Arnold Böcklin
Pan Dancing with Children (circa 1884) is an artwork by Arnold Böcklin. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Pan Dancing with Children (circa 1884)
- Artist
- Arnold Böcklin (Swiss, 1827-1901)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Pan and satyrs belong to the rustic world of Greek mythology; fauns are associated with Roman traditions. These figures connect woodland life with music, festivity, and wild nature.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Pan Dancing with Children (circa 1884)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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