Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann (1819 – 1881)
Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann (1819-1881) was a Polish-Danish painter renowned for portraits, genre scenes & exotic harem paintings. A pioneer who gained international acclaim—including royal commissions—despite societal barriers. Explore her captivatin
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Copenhagen, Denmark)
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About this artwork
- Title: A Mermaid (En havfrue)
- Artist: Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
- Year: 1873
- Original dimensions: 96.0 x 126.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Movement: Düsseldorf School of Painting
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Mature Period
Quick Facts
- Artist: Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
- Title: A Mermaid
- Influences: Slovak life
- Medium: Painting
- Notable elements: Half-human, half-fish
- Location: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Dimensions: 96 x 126 cm



