Casting a glance at Den lille havfrue #2, one might wonder about its connection to the iconic Little Mermaid statue. This sculpture isn’t a direct copy of the famous landmark. It’s another creation by Edvard Eriksen. The original Little Mermaid was unveiled in 1913. It was commissioned by Carl Jacobsen, son of the Carlsberg founder. He was inspired by a ballet performance of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. This second mermaid, Den lille havfrue #2, was created later. It shares the same artist, but not the same history. Interestingly, several replicas and similar mermaid statues exist worldwide. You can find them in locations like Solvang, California, and Kimballton, Iowa. There’s even one gracing Victor Borge’s grave. This speaks to the enduring appeal of the mermaid motif.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to