Artwork
Prayer for Death in the Desert
Prayer for Death in the Desert is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Prayer for Death in the Desert is a 1867 oil painting by Elihu Vedder, an American artist known for his work in symbolism and illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a shirtless man kneeling in a desert landscape, arms raised in a gesture of supplication. The serene atmosphere and the figure's pose convey a sense of reverence and contemplation, as the sun sets behind distant mountains.
Technique & Style
Vedder's use of oil paint creates a warm and contemplative mood, with the setting sun casting a glow over the desert scene. The work is associated with American symbolist tendencies, rather than Impressionism, despite its use of light and color.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elihu Vedder (26 February 1836 – 29 January 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator and poet from New York City.
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