Mermaids exhibited successively in the years 1758,1775 and 1794 Antique Reproduction 1817

Mermaids have always lived in that wonderful space between myth and “trust me, I saw it” — and in the 18th and 19th centuries they were genuine crowd-pullers at fairs and travelling exhibitions. This 1817 illustration of mermaids “exhibited successively in the years 1758, 1775 and 1794” captures that vintage curiosity-cabinet spirit perfectly: part folklore, part theatrical spectacle, and ideal for a gallery wall of gothic oddities, maritime history and Victorian-style wonders.

This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery.

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment-based inks for superb quality and longevity.

Mounting & Framing
Mounts are antique white by default, but you may request black when ordering (please note this in your order).
Our solid wood frames are made in the UK and finished with care. Frame options (dimensions):
• Black/White: 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood: 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold: 28mm wide, 14mm deep
Frames include perspex glazing and MDF backs. As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur.
Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.

Attribution
Licence Attribution - This is an edited version of the following public domain image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Three_mermaids,_one_of_them_showing_posterior_and_front_view_Wellcome_V0007467.jpg