Spirit of the Sphinx — Henry Bacon
Spirit of the Sphinx is an artwork by Henry Bacon. 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
- Spirit of the Sphinx
- Artist
- Henry Bacon (American, 1839-1912)
- 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 Spirit of the Sphinx
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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