{"product_id":"vintage-mermaid-prints-edward-burne-jones-1800s","title":"Vintage mermaid prints - Edward Burne-Jones (c. 1885) Pre-Raphaelite Art","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eImmerse your space in the deep, mystical underworld, swirling organic rhythm, and poetic romanticism of late Victorian avant-garde art with this exquisite \u003cstrong\u003evintage mermaid print\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduction. Created circa 1885 by the celebrated master designer and painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones, this evocative study captures a rare, intimate look into a hidden mythological realm. It stands as a brilliant example of the late Pre-Raphaelite and British Symbolist movements, transforming a legendary sea myth into a tender, deeply emotional family portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe composition plunges the viewer beneath the ocean's surface into a dynamic, shifting underwater current. A family of merfolk glides gracefully through the dark water, surrounded by a swirling school of stylized fish. In the center, a beautiful mermaid mother with long, braided hair holds a small infant tightly to her chest, while an inquisitive merman father and a young child swim nearby, cradling large sea creatures and shells. Burne-Jones utilizes a moody, highly atmospheric color palette dominated by deep oceanic teals, rich sepia undertones, mossy greens, and shimmering, chalky gold highlights. The heavily textured, expressive brushstrokes and visible under-drawings lend the piece a wonderful, tactile quality—evoking the feel of an ancient, weathered fresco or a rich tapestried dreamscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artist: Sir Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833–1898) was a titan of late 19th-century British art and design. Working closely with William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Burne-Jones rejected the industrial realism of the Victorian era, choosing instead to find inspiration in medieval legends, classical mythology, and spiritual symbolism. Celebrated for his elongated figures, fluid lines, and dreamy, melancholic expressions, his unique style heavily paved the way for the international Art Nouveau movement. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"511\"\u003eThe Mermaid Family\u003c\/i\u003e beautifully showcases his genius for decorative rhythm—where every wave, fin, and figure twists together to form a perfectly balanced, poetic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior Decoration Theme Recommendation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTheme: Dark Academic Library \/ Ethereal Antique Maritime Sanctuary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis deeply rich, narrative piece serves as an extraordinary focal point for interiors centered around \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003emoody romantic styles, eclectic antiquarianism, or luxurious, dark-toned maximalist design\u003c\/b\u003e. Its deep, undersea palette and mythic subject matter bring a layer of immediate intrigue, historical weight, and cozy mystery to a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to Style It:\u003c\/b\u003e Feature this print prominently in spaces meant for deep relaxation or quiet reading—such as a cozy study, a home library, a sophisticated bedroom alcove, or a luxury master bathroom suite. Coordinate it with dark wood tones (like walnut, mahogany, or blackened oak), plush emerald velvet accents, and dim, warm lighting to mirror the underwater mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFraming Advice:\u003c\/b\u003e To enhance its late-Victorian heritage, choose a substantial frame made of deeply tarnished, antiqued silver, or a heavy, hand-rubbed dark oak frame with an inner gold bead. A wide mat board in a soft charcoal or textured off-white shade will make the golden highlights pop beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect Companion Pieces:\u003c\/b\u003e Create an incredible, themed gallery wall by pairing this print with other water-inspired and symbolist masterworks from our collection. It coordinates beautifully with the dynamic, crashing waves of Walter Crane's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"241\"\u003eNeptune's Horses\u003c\/i\u003e or the quiet, twilight reflections of Henri Meunier's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"312\"\u003eL'Heure du Silence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Giclée:\u003c\/b\u003e We use state-of-the-art archival pigment inks to perfectly capture the subtle variations of deep teal, rich sepia, and the delicate, shimmering gold highlights without any fading over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Fine Art Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on premium heavy-weight 200gsm, acid-free matte paper, yielding a smooth, glare-free velvet surface that beautifully accentuates the painterly, mixed-media textures of the original study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Period Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Every print is meticulously calibrated to protect the genuine charcoal lines, original paint textures, and subtle historic paper aging characteristics of Burne-Jones's c. 1885 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:693\"\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/collections\/beach-vintage-prints\" title=\"Discover the full beach vintage prints collection\"\u003eBeach vintage prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" print","offer_id":42574334722101,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 16\" print","offer_id":42574334787637,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" print","offer_id":42574334853173,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/8368\/files\/edward-burne-jones-mermaid-family-pre-raphaelite-1885-giclee.jpg?v=1767954395","url":"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/products\/vintage-mermaid-prints-edward-burne-jones-1800s","provider":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}