Andersen's Fairy Tales 1916 - The Little Mermaid and the Sea Witch
This 1916 ink illustration captures a pivotal confrontation from the folklore of Hans Christian Andersen. The composition is vertically oriented, driving the eye from the mermaid in the lower center upward toward the imposing silhouette of the sea witch. Set within a fantastical underwater realm, the scene is defined by a monochromatic palette of black, white, and grey. The mermaid’s upward gaze suggests a state of vulnerability and longing, contrasting…








