A Mermaid by John William Waterhouse ポスター

“A Mermaid” by John William Waterhouse is a dreamy seaside scene where myth and realism meet. A red-haired mermaid sits among tide-wet rocks as the ocean rolls in behind her, her long hair catching the warm light against the cool blues of the water. Waterhouse balances softness and detail, using rich color and visible brushwork to make the waves shimmer and the figure feel almost alive. The mermaid’s quiet, distant gaze gives the painting a calm but mysterious mood, like a moment paused between two worlds. It is both romantic and haunting, capturing the timeless pull of the sea and the legend of the mermaid in a single, unforgettable image.