Who painted The Mermaid?

The Mermaid was painted by Frederic Stuart Church in 1881.

Where can I see The Mermaid?

The Mermaid is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Mermaid?

The Mermaid is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Mermaid

Frederic Stuart Church , 1881

The Mermaid is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Frederic Stuart Church. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Mermaid is an etching by Frederic Stuart Church, created around 1881. It is a print made using green ink.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a mermaid, a creature with a human upper body and a fish-like lower half. The subject's long dark hair blends into the scaly tail, set against a background of wavy lines evoking water or fabric.

Technique & Style

The etching employs layered ink to achieve textured effects, while the green tint lends the image a dreamy, underwater quality. The technique used allows for detailed rendering, characteristic of etchings.