1874
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Mermaids Under Water is a 1874 unspecified by Félix Ziem, a Impressionism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of mermaids underwater. They are surrounded by seaweed and other ocean plants. The mermaids are depicted in various poses, some swimming and others floating in the water. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the movement and flow of the water. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and green dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of sfumato.
Félix Ziem (26 February 1821 – 10 November 1911) was a French painter in the style of the Barbizon School, who also produced some Orientalist works.
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