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A Mermaid. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
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A Mermaid. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
A Mermaid. Found in the collection of Royal Academy of Arts, London
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Country Side Desperation Fate Great Britain John William 1849 1917 Loneliness Melancholy Mermaid Mermaids Moon Moon Light Moonlit Night Nostalgy Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Pre Raphaelite Paintings Pre Raphaelites Sadness Silence Uneasiness Water Nymph Waterhouse Allegory And Literature Poetry
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This print showcases John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "A Mermaid" found in the esteemed collection of the Royal Academy of Arts, London. Transporting us to a serene countryside setting, this painting evokes a sense of poetic beauty and ethereal light. The time of day depicted is dusk, as the soft lighting bathes the scene in melancholic hues. The focal point is a woman, embodying nostalgia and loneliness, who appears to be a water nymph or mermaid from Russian mythology. She gazes longingly into the distance under the moonlit night sky, surrounded by silence and solitude. There is an undeniable air of sadness and desperation that emanates from her expression. Waterhouse's masterful brushstrokes capture both uneasiness and fate within this composition. The moonlight casts an enchanting glow on her figure while highlighting her delicate features with subtle grace. This pre-Raphaelite painting exemplifies the movement's devotion to allegory and literature. As we delve into this fine art image, we are transported to another world where mythological creatures coexist with our own emotions. Through his skillful use of oil on canvas, Waterhouse invites us to contemplate themes such as longing, destiny, and introspection.
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