1909 Antique Print Hylas And The Water Nymphs John William Waterhouse Mermaids
Item History & Price
The print is a half-tone / offset lithograph.
The sheet measures 15 1/2 X 11 inches and is in good condition aside from age toning. The image is titled : "Hylas und die Najaden. Gemalde von J. W. Waterhouse." There is unrelated text printed on the reverse side.Please see the photos & scan included with the description for con...dition and feel free to ask any questions. "Hylas and the Nymphs" is an 1896 oil painting by John William Waterhouse. The painting depicts a moment from the legend of the tragic youth Hylas, based on accounts by Ovid and other ancient writers, in which the enraptured Hylas is abducted by Naiads (female water nymphs) while seeking drinking water. The painting has been interpreted as a metaphor for dangerous female sexuality, and warning against nymphomania. [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.]This is an original antique print guaranteed to be over 100 years old. It is not a modern re-print.Shipping Costs: Buyer to pay $3.75 postage and handling in US. International at cost - shipping calculated by location. **The print will be mailed in a mailing tube. ** I will combine postage with other items which can be mailed in a similar way. For combined shipping, please add all of the items to your cart before paying.I accept Pay Pal as payment.Thank you for looking!
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