Putti is an artwork by Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt. 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
Putti
Artist
Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt (German, 1747–1797)
Subject collection
Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Putti are childlike figures often shown with wings in European art. They may function as decorative or allegorical figures; their appearance alone should not be taken as proof that a particular god or myth is depicted.
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 Putti
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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.
Putti is an artwork by Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt. 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
Putti
Artist
Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt (German, 1747–1797)
Subject collection
Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
Putti are childlike figures often shown with wings in European art. They may function as decorative or allegorical figures; their appearance alone should not be taken as proof that a particular god or myth is depicted.
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 Putti
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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.
