Mermaid Art Print by Edward Burne-Jones (c. 1885)

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Mermaid Art by Edward Burne-Jones

Explore the imaginative side of the sea with this reproduction of a mermaid design by Edward Burne-Jones, listed as dating to approximately 1885. Its mythological subject offers an alternative to conventional coastal landscapes, making it a thoughtful choice for a bedroom, reading nook or maritime gallery. Choose it for your interest in Victorian fantasy, sea legends or artwork that leaves room for storytelling.

About the artwork

A mermaid subject connects the familiar world of the ocean with a realm of imagined beings and stories. Rather than treating the print as a record of marine life, enjoy it as an invitation to consider the sea through fantasy and romantic imagination. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original painting or antique impression. The approximate date is retained without assigning another artwork title, a particular literary source or a fixed interpretation of the scene.

A reading corner with a maritime connection

Imagine placing the print beside a bookshelf and a comfortable chair, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured cushions and favourite stories within reach. Its sea theme can give that corner a personal connection without requiring every accessory to follow a nautical style. The recorded grey, orange and blue palette offers a starting point for coordinating neighbouring artwork and small decorative details.

A smaller format can join an established collection of illustrations, while a larger print gives the mythological subject a more prominent place. Pair it with coastal prints to explore different ways of imagining the sea, or combine it with other fantasy artwork for a gallery connected by storytelling. It also offers a gift idea for someone who enjoys mermaid legends or Victorian art. Consider the available wall space and usual viewing distance when choosing a size.

Paper, printing and finish

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black frame and white mount. Three paper sizes provide flexibility for a single feature or a grouped vintage-art gallery, with print-only and framed choices available at each size.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Explore another Victorian waterside subject with Edward John Gregory’s Drifting (c. 1883). Add Kojima Island Waves (c. 1900s) and Watanabe Seitei’s Ocean Wave (1890s) to contrast this imagined underwater world with Japanese seascapes in a broader maritime gallery.

Explore more sea-inspired artwork

For complementary coastal scenes to pair with this Victorian mermaid artwork, explore our beach and coastal prints collection.