A Sea-Nymph by Edward Burne-Jones. A red-haired mermaid rises from stylized blue-green waves, holding a fish while others swim around her.

A Sea-Nymph

Edward Burne-Jones

1881 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Pre-Raphaelite depiction of a sea nymph emerging from stylized ocean waves.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Dining Room
Placement
Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1881 by Edward Burne-Jones, this work exemplifies the ethereal and romantic aesthetic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The sea nymph is depicted with flowing auburn hair and a serene expression, surrounded by a rhythmic sea of deep blue waves and silver fish in a masterful display of Victorian symbolism and technique.

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