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A Mermaid
A Mermaid

J.W. Waterhouse's 1901 depiction of a mermaid.

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  • Jul 29, 2010
For me, this is one of Waterhouse's greatest works and it remains the singular image of a mermaid that comes to mind. Hauntingly beautiful.
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Artwork, Painting, Mythology, Preraphaelite, John William Waterhouse, Mermaids
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Type: Oil-on-canvas
Style: Pre-Raphaelite
Medium: Painting
Year Created: 1901
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