A Sea Nymph by Carl Friedrich Thienpondt

A Sea Nymph 1755 - 1765

wedding photograph

portrait image

black and white format

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black and white theme

portrait reference

female-nude

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

black colour

black and white

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"A Sea Nymph" is a miniature painting by Carl Friedrich Thienpondt, completed between 1755-1765. The painting depicts a beautiful young woman adorned with seashells and seaweed, embodying the classic myth of a sea nymph. The artwork is characterized by Thienpondt's meticulous detail and delicate brushwork, highlighting the soft contours of the nymph's form. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this small-scale masterpiece exemplifies the exquisite artistry of miniature painting during the 18th century.