Sirene (Hippocampe)

1896

Pierre Roche

Associated Names
Pierre Roche

Artist, French, 1855 - 1922

This is a painting of a mermaid illustration titled "La Sirene." The image features a mermaid with a long tail extending vertically across the composition. The upper part of the figure is pale, with an arm reaching towards the text "LA SIRENE" above. The background is textured brown, adding depth to the organic shapes. The image is stylized with an etching-like quality, reminiscent of Odilon Redon's style.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lucien Goldschmidt; purchased 1963 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

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Wikidata ID

Q65511662

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