Mermaid Collection

Germany, Bayreuth, The Rhine-daughters, Sketch for scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner
Hermann Hendrich (1854-1931), The Rhine-daughters, sketch for the scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Ascent of Mrs. Graham and the Royal Victoria Balloon accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Adams and Miss Dean, Mermaid Tea Gardens, Hackney

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. The Little Mermaid. Drawing, 1932, by Jeannie Harbour for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Polish poster for a film, The Warsaw Mermaid, directed by Tadeusz Makarczynski, based on a local legend. 1956

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri. Private Collection

WAGNER: DAS RHEINGOLD. The Rhinemaidens guarding their gold in the opening scene of Richard Wagners Das Rheingold. Line engraving from a German newspaper of 1876 following the first complete

A Mermaid. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
A Mermaid. Found in the collection of Royal Academy of Arts, London

Diver and Mermaid
A diver exploring a wrecked ship has an unexpected encounter

Little Mermaid statue sitting on rocks in Copenhagen, Denmark
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark

Mermaid (Woodward)
A mermaid on a rock Date: 1907

Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917

They saw the shining potion glistening in her hand. Drawing, 1911, by Edmund Dulac for the fairy tale by Hans Christian
ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. They saw the shining potion glistening in her hand. Drawing, 1911, by Edmund Dulac for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Little Mermaid, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Cut and he will not come again by Reginald Higgins
An illustration showing a mermaid with the shorn, shingled Eton crop hairstyle of the 1920s, looking rather forlorn as she waits for her lover to return

Little Mermaid / Ak / Col Pc
The little mermaid sits and watches the swans being fed

Mermaid of Zennor
At Zennor, Cornwall, a mermaid takes a passer-by by surprise

Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray
Wife tracks her husband down, under the sea in a diving suit having an affair with attractive mermaid. Date: 1928

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

Musical Instruments 1883
Various musicians playing various instruments: a harp, a lyre, pipes, hunting horn. Pipes of Pan are also in evidence

The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Mermaid in Newfoundland
Richard Waitborne/Whitbourne at St. Johns Harbour visited by blue-haired sea monster

Mer-People / Look-Alikes
A mermaid compared with the manatee at the Zoological Gardens, London

Red dress
Petr Kleiner

Dancing in the Waves
Martha Suherman

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

The Fairies (Le Villi). Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Private Collection

Old Map Elements
Old map icons, eps 9

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

Mermaids
Two mermaids playing in the waves, " a Nixies legend." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spain, Menorca, Mahon. Statue of a mermaid looks out over Mahon Harbour

Mermaid Inn, Rye
The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex. One of Englands oldest inns, with norman cellars dating from 1156

THE SIREN
A siren or mermaid sits on a rock in the middle of the sea gazing wistfully after a galleon ship sailing off into the distance

th Huxley / Sambourne 1888
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists discovery of a gelatinous substance on the seabed: he is discussing his findings with a mermaid

General Fisheries Exhibition in Salzburg, 1900 (litho)
747095 General Fisheries Exhibition in Salzburg, 1900 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photolith V Brenamour)

Was it a Mermaid? by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl and her dog look into a rock pool on the beach. Date: 1940

Mermaid and Child
A mer-mother with her mer-child

Portmeirion - Mermaid Cottage
The village of Portmeirion, Gwynedd - Mermaid Cottage. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis designed and constructed the village between 1925 and 1975

Underwater Romance
When diver meets mermaid, even if sparks don t fly, the happy couple certainly make waves

Mermaid, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
7081798 Mermaid, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederick Stuart (1842-1924); 139.7x53.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American, out of copyright

Detail of the gold mosaic floor, c. 1881 (mosaic) (see also 250627)
LGH250615 Detail of the gold mosaic floor, c.1881 (mosaic) (see also 250627) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Mermaids

Mr Greens 100th balloon ascent from the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London. 14 May 1832

St. Nicholas Saves a Ship from Wreckage, predella panel from the Quaratesi Altarpiece
XIR174488 St. Nicholas Saves a Ship from Wreckage, predella panel from the Quaratesi Altarpiece, 1425 (tempera on panel) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Vatican Museums and Galleries

The sailor and the siren
Dyalogus creaturarum moralizatus, 1484, the first printed book in Sweden. The author was the Italian Maynus de Mayneriis (dead 1370)

ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. Drawing, 1932, by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Christian Hans Andersen

Mer-People and God
Merman and mermaid feature in the device of London printer John Rastell = a rare, maybe unique, instance of mer-people depicted as part of Gods creation

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"Captivating Creatures of the Deep: Exploring the Enchanting World of Mermaids" Dive into a mesmerizing journey through time and art, as we unravel the captivating allure of mermaids. From ancient maps to modern sculptures, these mythical beings have fascinated humanity for centuries. In Mappa Mundi, a vellum map from 1290, mermaids grace the edges with their enchanting presence. Their ethereal beauty lures sailors towards unknown territories, igniting curiosity and adventure. Traveling to Capri in Italy, we find Fisherman and Mermaids dwelling within the mystical blue Grotto. The harmonious coexistence between humans and these aquatic creatures sparks wonder about hidden realms beneath the waves. Renowned artist John William Waterhouse brings forth an exquisite portrayal of A Mermaid. With flowing tresses and beguiling eyes, she embodies both danger and desire - a symbol of untamed femininity that has captivated artists throughout history. Copenhagen's iconic Little Mermaid statue perches gracefully on rocks by the sea. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale, this bronze sculpture immortalizes longing for love amidst sacrifice - reminding us that even mythical beings yearn for human connection. Yet not all encounters with they are serene; horrors unfold in Webster Murray's chilling artwork titled "Horrors, my wife. " Here lies a cautionary tale warning against succumbing to temptation without considering its consequences. Venturing underwater alongside divers reveals another facet lore. These fantastical creatures share an intriguing relationship with those who explore their domain - sometimes aiding them or leading them astray in mysterious ways. Even during times of war like WW1, mermaids found their place in cartoons depicting U-boats encountering these magical beings beneath turbulent waters. Symbolic representations intertwine fantasy with reality as tales merge into historical events. Edmund Dulac's evocative illustration captures one such moment in Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.