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  1. The Little Mermaid ( Danish: Den lille Havfrue) is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark. [a] It is 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) tall [2] and weighs 175 kilograms (385 lb). [3]

    • She really is little, but she is not very light. The Little Mermaid statue is just 49.2 inches (125cm). She weighs in at 365lbs (165.5kg) because she is made of cast bronze and her pedestal is made of granite.
    • The Little Mermaid story was published in 1837. The Little Mermaid story, written by Hans Christian Andersen was published 76 years prior to the unveiling of the Little Mermaid statue in 1913.
    • The founder of Carlsberg Beer, Carl Jacobsen, is responsible for The Little Mermaid statue. Carl Jacobsen—founder of Carlsberg beer—commissioned the statue after attending the Royal Ballet in Copenhagen 1909.
    • Edvard Eriksen was the sculptor. Commissioned by Carl Jacobsen to create the statue, Edvard Eriksen was tasked with attending The Little Mermaid ballet, which he did several times.
  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LangelinieLangelinie - Wikipedia

    Langelinie (English: Long Line) is a pier, promenade and park in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and home of The Little Mermaid statue. The area has for centuries been a popular destination for excursions and strolls in Copenhagen. Most cruise ships arriving in Copenhagen also berth at Langelinie Pier.

  3. The Little Mermaid is a statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits on a rock in the harbor. It was inspired by a performance of a ballet based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. It is 1.25 metres tall. [1] . Sculptor Edvard Eriksen created the bronze statue. It was presented to the public on 23 August 1913.

  4. Jun 2, 2017 · Wikipedia. This 13th Century bestiary from England depicted a mermaid as a siren trying to lead sailors to their doom (Credit: Wikipedia) In its defaced state, the statues gruesome...

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