The Pre-Raphaelite luminosity of this work gives it an almost liquid quality: perfect for the subject matter. The position of the central mermaid makes it ambiguous as to whether she is in the water or on the shore; cleverly illustrating the amphibious nature of this beautiful creature. None of the horizontal lines are quite level, giving movement and emphasising the grace of the tide and the mermaid's curvaceous body, and her stylised hair caresses her form without hiding her shapeliness. The use of colour is simple yet effective, the warm tones of the pebbles show off the mermaid's tail brilliantly and her body glows before the cool blues of the ocean. A little humour is injected by her teasing of the fish with a curl of her hair, yet her face is wistful, almost sad, as if her mind is elsewhere.
-Silva

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