The Swineherd Art Print

In Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, a prince who disguises himself as a swineherd to woo an arrogant princess, who spurns his offering of a rose and a nightingale. She rejects his gifts, preferring to pay for toys that he creates with kisses. The prince, revealing his true identity, scorns her for her shallowness. Clarke depicts the prince elegantly attired in embellished royal attire. The glowing ultramarine blues in the background are a hallmark of Clarke's work.

National Gallery of Ireland Art Prints are the perfect way to have your own masterpiece. Printed on high quality 240gsm Satin paper using Epson Ultrachrome Archival inks, each print have a stated light fastness and image permanence of up to, at least 75 years. In order to preserve the image and prevent unnecessary fading, the print should not be exposed to direct sunlight and its UV rays.

All prints have the title and artist's name printed at the bottom of each reproduction. Dimensions: 40.5 x50.5 cm (including white border)

Original Painting Information

Harry Clarke, Irish, 1889-1931

The Swineherd

Ink, graphite, watercolour gouache and glazes with bodycolour highlights on paper, 36 x 24.8 cm

Heritage gift, Lochlann and Brenda Quinn, 2008

NGI.2008.89.7