Visual analysis

The Mermaid

What is The Mermaid? The Mermaid is a masterpiece created in 1900 by John Singer Sargent. This Oil on canvas is currently housed at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of The Mermaid by John Singer Sargent at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

About the Artwork

A portrait of a mermaid with long, flowing red hair, resting in a rocky cove. She extends her arm as if preparing to grasp something, looking thoughtfully out towards the viewer.

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