A Mermaid 1900

John William Waterhouse's "A Mermaid" (1900) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting depicting a mermaid combing her long, flowing hair while perched on a rocky shore. The mermaid's delicate features and shimmering scales capture the mythical beauty of the creature, while the dramatic seascape and looming cliffs create a sense of mystery and intrigue. Waterhouse's masterful use of light and shadow contributes to the painting's captivating realism and draws the viewer into the mermaid's ethereal world.