The Depths of the Sea | Edward Burne-Jones | 1887

Edward Burne-Jones’s The Depths of the Sea (1887) imagines an underwater passage in which a mermaid carries the body of a drowned man. The closely intertwined figures occupy a shadowed space whose muted blue-green tones evoke depth and suspended movement. Carefully observed details give the fantastic encounter a disquieting physical presence. Beauty and mortality are brought into intimate proximity, while the enclosed setting makes the scene feel removed from the world above, creating an image of desire whose emotional meaning remains profoundly ambiguous.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

8 x 20 Inches = 20.3 cm x 50.8 cm