Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto in Capri | Hermann Corrodi | 20th Century Select Size:32" x 48" while the cigarette adds a

while the cigarette adds a touch of unexpected humanity to the otherwise stark and eerie figure

ethereal light

This monumental work remains a testament to the brilliance of Renaissance art and the enduring legacy of classical thought

Through his innovative portrayal of this mythological subject

Monet conveys the immense scale and rugged beauty of the cliffs

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto in Capri | Hermann Corrodi | 20th Century Select Size:32" x 48" while the cigarette adds aAbout the artwork: Corrodi was born in Frascati (though some sources say Zurich) and lived most of his life in Rome. He studied at the Academy of St Luke under his father, Salomon Corrodi, and also spent time in Paris in 1872. Corrodi received commissions for history paintings from the British royal family and was friends with many European royals, including Queen Victoria. He traveled extensively in the Far East, including Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, and