The Fall of Icarus (1921) — Hans Thoma
The Fall of Icarus (1921) is an artwork by Hans Thoma. 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
- The Fall of Icarus (1921)
- Artist
- Hans Thoma (German, 1839-1924)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Daedalus makes wings of feathers and wax to escape Crete with his son Icarus. Icarus flies too close to the sun; the wax melts and he falls into the sea.
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 The Fall of Icarus (1921)
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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