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Sirene (Hippocampe)

Pierre Roche

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a mermaid illustration titled "La Sirene." The image features a mermaid with a long tail extending vertically across the composition. The upper part of the figure is pale, with an arm reaching towards the text "LA SIRENE" above. The background is textured brown, adding depth to the organic shapes. The image is stylized with an etching-like quality, reminiscent of Odilon Redon's style.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
gypsograph
Dimensions
3085 × 4680 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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