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A grotesque mermaid, amidst luxurious cushions and drapes, and framed by two shells. Coloured lithograph by E. Purcell, 1822.
Wellcome Collection

A grotesque mermaid, amidst luxurious cushions and drapes, and framed by two shells. Coloured lithograph by E. Purcell, 1822.

Edward Purcell · 1822

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: The mermaid. Drawn from nature by E. Purcell.

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