The Sphinx | Georg von Rosen | 1907

"The Sphinx" (1907) by Georg von Rosen is a haunting and symbolic painting depicting a creature with the body of a lioness and the face of a woman, crouched atop a rocky ledge. The setting is a barren, craggy landscape, and the Sphinx stares directly at the viewer with an intense, almost accusatory gaze. Her human-like face and feline form evoke both mystery and menace. Below, hints of a fallen figure and blood suggest a tragic or violent encounter, reinforcing the mythological role of the Sphinx as a riddler and destroyer of those who fail to answer her challenge. The painting captures the eerie tension between beauty, danger, and enigma.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging