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A Print of Syrinx, by Arthur Hacker 1858-1919
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A Print of Syrinx, by Arthur Hacker 1858-1919

19th century
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A Print of Syrinx, By Arthur Hacker 1858-1919

Syrinx was a mythological naked female figure with dark hair and dark red drapery falling from her arms, standing at the edge of a river amongst tall reeds. She is posed with her left arm stretched up over her head, her right arm grasping the reeds beside her, at the water's edge, her feet partly submerged in the river. She gazes off to the right of the picture with a solemn expression

This is a 19th century print preserved in its original frame, 25” tall and 10” wide

AW49

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Arthur Hacker Syrinx Print to the Victorian era.

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SA1158938
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AW49
Description
A Print of Syrinx, By Arthur Hacker 1858-1919
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Syrinx was a mythological naked female figure with dark hair and dark red drapery falling from her arms, standing at the edge of a river amongst tall reeds.
Elmgarden

She is posed with her left arm stretched up over her head, her right arm grasping the reeds beside her, at the water's edge, her feet partly submerged in the river. She gazes off to the right of the picture with a solemn expression

This is a 19th century print preserved in its original frame, 25” tall and 10” wide

AW49

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Arthur Hacker Syrinx Print to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158938
Dealers Internal Ref
AW49
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A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame.
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Archive I A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame.

A Print of Syrinx, By Arthur Hacker 1858-1919

Archive II A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame. View II
Archive III A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame. View III
Archive IV A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame. View IV
Archive V A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame. View V
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A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame.
A Print of Syrinx, By Arthur Hacker 1858-1919
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A vertical framed print depicting a classical female figure standing among tall reeds, encased within an ornate gilt inner moulding and a ribbed black timber frame.
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Victorian classical art prints focus on subjects drawn from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, executed with formal realism and idealised figurative compositions. Influenced by academic painting traditions of the late nineteenth century, these works often depict mythological characters within natural or atmospheric settings.

Late nineteenth and early twentieth-century prints were typically produced using photogravure, lithography, or steel engraving on heavy paper stock. Frames were predominantly constructed from softwood or hardwood with applied plaster or gesso mouldings, finished with gold leaf, gilt varnish, or dark stain.

Authentic period frames feature hand-cut joinery, original wood backing boards secured with square brads, and signs of age-related cracking known as craquelure in the gesso moulding. The paper prints show fine tonal gradations without the uniform modern offset dot matrix visible under magnification.

Slender vertical classical prints are suitable for narrow wall sections, staircases, or incorporated into eclectic gallery walls. Positioning the artwork against moody wall shades such as deep blue or charcoal creates a dramatic contrast with gilded and dark timber frames.

Display prints away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush to avoid chipping aged gesso or gilding, and clean the glass using a lightly dampened cloth without spraying glass cleaner directly onto the frame.
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