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.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes a snow-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 2.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a smooth, matte finish
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified snow-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

12 x 24 Inches = 30.5 cm x 61.0 cm