Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid: A Danish Fairy Tale Adventure
Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid ⭐ Arguably one of Copenhagen's most iconic tourist attractions, the sculpture of The Little Mermaid was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’s famous fairy tale. The Fairytale Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen 's famous fairytale, the statue depicts a mermaid who has given up everything to be united with her beloved prince on land. Every morning and evening, she swims to the surface from the depths of the sea and perches on her rock, gazing longingly towards the shore in hopes of catching a glimpse of him. The Little Mermaid's Dual Inspiration: A Ballerina and a Sculptor's Wife The sculptor Edward Eriksen created the statue, which was unveiled on 23 August 1913. His wife, Eline Eriksen , was the model for the body . Ellen Price , the ballerina, was the model for the head and face . The sculpture was inspired by ballerina Ellen Price , who in 1909 danced the lead role in the ballet The ...