Mermaid and her Octopus (2026) Linocut by Mariann Johansen-Ellis

She lives a charmed life, waited on hands and tail, by her attendants! I have chosen a vintage map over the Greenland coast for this print and the colours of the map complements the print. The maps are always used, I really like the wear and tear for the look of the print.

A large blue and white linocut looks deceptively simple, but can actually be right there with the most difficult, to make an image really work when you only have 2 "colors" means you have to look at things in a different way.
All my linocuts are handprinted by me, the artist,
and I sign, title and number each print.
"Mermaid" is printed as a monoprint as all maps are different.
when the mermaid is printed on a map, you always receive the print in the photo as all maps are different.

The linocut itself measures 14" x 23", (35 cm x 60cm )
and the beautiful piece of vintage sea chart
measures approx 27" x 20", (70cm x 50cm)

Linocuts are wonderful graphic pieces of printmaking, that can make for a real focal point in your room, you are so welcome to ask me about framing advice etc. The home interior photos might not be entirely to scale.

I ship your linocut, fully tracked, DDP for US customers, within 3 days, with many years experience in packing my art so it arrives safely, see my over 1000+ happy reviews.
If you have any questions just get in touch..... that's what I am here for!
Thanks for looking and welcome back.
Mariann

Materials used:

linoleum, blockprinting ink, vintage sea chart, rollers, lino cutters, artists skill and imagination, etching press

Details:

• Linocut on Paper
• From a limited edition of 1
• Size: 68.58 x 45.72 x 0.25cm (unframed) / 58.42 x 35.56cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Animals and birds
• Hurry, only 1 left in stock