Mermaid in Antwerp, Belgium

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"Henri Puvrez was a renowned Belgian visual artist born in 1893. His artwork has consistently fetched high prices at auction, with 'Le Violoniste' selling for $9,998 at Artcurial Briest-Poulain-F. Tajan's Modern Art sale in 2012 being a notable example. The artist passed away in 1971." "A mermaid is a legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. These enigmatic beings have captivated people worldwide, appearing in the folklore of various cultures including the Near East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Ancient Assyrian stories tell of Atargatis, who transformed herself into a mermaid out of shame for killing her human lover by accident. Mermaids are often linked to perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings. In contrast, they can also be benevolent or beneficent, bestowing boons or falling in love with humans." "This object is part of the 'Scan The World' initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Our goal is to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help us. This object was scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan."