© Anderson Design Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mythical Creatures: Gnome (Switzerland)
2022 By Derek Anderson, Joel Anderson
About the Art
Gnomes are mythical beings with a strange, interesting background. Known worldwide as small, dwarf-like, garden-dwelling creatures, the word “gnome” comes from the Latin’ gnomus’ or Greek’ gnosis,’ which has roots in the ancient Greek words for ‘knowledge of hidden treasure’ and ‘earth dweller.’
The traditional gnomes are closely linked to the mythology of the classical elements (Earth, Fire, Water, and Air) and were said to be the nocturnal protectors of the Earth. Legend has it that gnomes live underground, where they guard the nearby plant life (as well as their stashes of buried treasure). Supposedly, rays of sunshine could turn a gnome to stone. But unlike evil trolls, who also turned to stone in sunlight, gnomes were said to be good creatures who helped plants grow. Swiss alchemist Paracelsus first discussed the alleged magical powers of gnomes during the Renaissance, hence the prominence of gnomes in Swiss folklore.
Inspired by the legends of mysterious creatures and mythical monsters from around the world, Anderson Design Group poster artists hand-rendered a vintage-styled poster of this mythical mini-man. This classic monster design and vintage poster art is available as a poster print, canvas, metal sign, mini-canvas, or as a notecard or postcard.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
Our gorgeous art prints are made-to-order on high-fidelity 9-color presses. Printed on gallery-grade archival paper, each work of art is hand-trimmed, rolled, and shipped in a protective tube. Each print features an original illustration by the talented, award-winning artists of Anderson Design Group.
About Our Prints
Our art prints are printed on premium archival paper with fade-resistant inks for vibrant, long-lasting color.
About the Frames
No print is complete without a stunning frame to complement it. We offer three different frame styles: Simple, Standard, and Deluxe, courtesy of our friends and neighbors at Belle Meade Framers. See below for features and measurements.
Simple Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- No mat is included, just the frame and your fantastic poster choice
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 10x12"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 13x16"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 20x26"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 26x34"
Standard Frames
- 1.25" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a classy cream-colored mat
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 15x18"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 18x22"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 26x32"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 32x40"
Deluxe Frames
- 2" flat wood-grain molding
- Available in mocha brown, warm gray, and black
- Ships ready-to-hang with attached metal wire and a wall hanger accessory
- Includes a supreme combination of cream and mocha-colored mat layers
- 8x10" print — total frame size is 17x20"
- 11x14" print — total frame size is 20x24"
- 18x24" print — total frame size is 28x34"
- 24x32" print — total frame size is 34x42"
