Mermaid on Chesil Handprinted Linocut

HandmadeMaterials: Linocut, Fabriano paper, Caligo oil based relief inksHeight: 22.5 centimetresWidth: 19 centimetres“Twas no great beauty”Forming part of the series of prints inspired by the local Dorset coastal history of West Bay and the surrounding areas, this linocut print explores the sighting of a mermaid thrown up by the sea on Chesil Beach in June of 1757.This creature washed ashore in the 1700s was described as ‘no great beauty’. Accounts of this mermaid sighting appear in many authenticated records, and is now widely believed to be a manatee or sea-cow.This is my take on the ancient sailor’s sighting, with stormy seas, Chesil pebbles, beautiful mermaids, and pretty sea cows, printed in a rich process blue on Fabriano printmaking paper.**** Dimensions- 19cm Width by 22.5cm Height (unframed) Image size- 18cm by 18cm approxPrinted on Fabriano Printmaking paper using Caligo oil-based relief ink.Each print is handmade and unique so there may be tiny variations from the picture.All prints are signed and edition by me.