Little Mermaid

This ad for Hermès was done by the Italian fashion photographer Paolo Roversi. Without any doubt it’s quoting the statue of The Little Mermaid sitting on a rock in the harbor of the Copenhagen.

Waterbabies

This stunning mermaid is by the British photographer Zena Holloway, who is famous for her underwater creations. Still I’m thinking that you cannot make photos of mermaids without quoting late 19th century paintings like for example that of the British artist John Collier

Mermaids

This picture by the Italian photographer Marco Glaviano of Michelle Hunziker doesn't quote one special painting but uses the topic of the mermaid, which was very popular in 19th century romantic painting. Not only this the whole photo resembles a painting.


To compare: "The waternymph" by the british painter Herbert James Draper (1860-1920)