Sphinx is an artwork by Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach. 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
- Sphinx
- Artist
- Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach (German, 1851 – 1913)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
The Sphinx is a creature with mixed human and animal features. In the Greek story associated with Oedipus, she poses a riddle outside Thebes; solving it frees the city from her threat.
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 Sphinx
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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