The Fisherman and the Syren, Frederic Leighton, between 1856 and 1858

This early work both illustrated and was inspired by a poem by goethe. (see source for more info). Object Type: painting. Date: between 1856 and 1858. Dimensions: height: 66.4 cm (26.1 in); width: 48.9 cm (19.2 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. Frederic Leighton - The Fisherman and the Syren