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Old June 28th, 2011, 07:42 AM   #1
angelgirliey
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Unhappy Help identifying a painting with siren-like woman as central figure

So, I'm trying to find out the name and artist of a painting that I've seen. I think its based on a mythological story. It's set in a wooded area by a small pond or water, there is a woman who is playing a harp or other stringed instrument. She looks sad. In the water there are bones because as the story goes, she is forced to lure men to her with her song in order to feed on them. I think she has a chain around her ankle as well. The color tones of the painting are golds, greens and browns and if i remember correctly its baroque or romantic in style. the name of the painting may or may not mention the specific name of the woman. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old June 29th, 2011, 03:20 PM   #2
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There is 'The Siren' by John Waterhouse and one by Sir Edward John Poynter, however, neither are exactly as your description. The one by Poynter does look very sad.
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