Edward Burne-Jones: The Mermaid Family (c. 1885) Pre-Raphaelite Art Print

Drift into the melancholic, enchanting depths of Victorian mythology with this evocative Edward Burne-Jones The Mermaid Family reproduction. This c. 1885 work perfectly embodies the ethereal beauty, graceful figures, and literary romance of the Pre-Raphaelite sensibility.

Edward Burne-Jones, the last major painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, used mermaids to explore themes of fatal attraction, idealized beauty, and unattainable desire. This piece, drawn during a period when he was preoccupied with marine fantasies at his coastal home, features serene mer-figures and their offspring, often gazing out with the artist's signature look of enigmatic melancholy. The delicate watercolor technique—often heavily layered with gouache and gum arabic to achieve a luminous, oil-like opacity—creates a magical, watery atmosphere. This print belongs to his phase of Aestheticism and Symbolism, valuing profound feeling and mythic suggestion over realistic narrative. It offers a dream-like, sophisticated piece of Victorian fine art that brings the grace and mystery of classical myth to any collector's wall.

• Artist: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898), leading figure of the latter Pre-Raphaelite phase.

• Artwork: The Mermaid Family (Mermaids in the Deep or similar study, c. 1885).

• Artistic Style: Pre-Raphaelite / Symbolism; characterized by ethereal figures and emotional allegory.

• Medium: Originally a blend of Watercolor and Bodycolor (Gouache) for luminous depth.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the subtle textures and rich, subdued palette of the original work on paper.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate Gothic/Victorian wall decor and spiritual mythological art.

Own this exquisite piece of Victorian spiritual and artistic longing. This captivating Burne-Jones mermaid print offers mystery, grace, and timeless beauty. Order this Pre-Raphaelite fine art reproduction today.

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