A Sea-Nymph 1881

siredwardcoleyburnejones

abstract painting

underpainting

facial painting

window to the soul

mythology

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

facial portrait

surrealist

portrait art

fine art portrait

Edward Burne-Jones's "A Sea-Nymph" (1881) depicts a beautiful mermaid emerging from the ocean waves. With flowing red hair and a fish in each hand, she embodies a sense of grace and wonder. The painting's Pre-Raphaelite style is evident in the detailed depiction of the mermaid's form and the symbolic imagery of the sea and its creatures. This work showcases Burne-Jones's penchant for mythical subjects and his masterful use of color and composition.