The artwork titled “The Sea Maidens” by Evelyn De Morgan, created in 1886, is a notable piece within the Romanticism movement and falls under the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork depicts five female figures, who are mermaids, standing close together in the sea. Their upper bodies are bare, while their tails blend into the waves of the ocean. The mermaids hold hands and appear serene and contemplative as they gaze directly at the viewer or into the distance. The sea around them is calm, gently lapping at their bodies. The background shows a horizon where the sky meets the sea, bathed in soft pastel hues of dawn or dusk. The figures are rendered with soft, delicate brushstrokes that enhance their ethereal beauty and grace. This mythical scene captures a moment of tranquil unity among the sea maidens, drawing the viewer into a timeless and enchanted realm.
