Untitled (Mermaids) 20th century

"Untitled (Mermaids)" is a 20th-century etching by the French artist Gerard Cachet, a master of the black and white medium. The artwork depicts a scene of three mermaids, two of whom are emerging from the water while the third is seated on a rock, with a ship and birds in the background. The mermaids are rendered in a naturalistic style, with detailed features and flowing hair, while the rough, textured background suggests a stormy sea. The use of strong contrasts between light and dark and the powerful depiction of movement convey the turbulent nature of the scene.