Artwork
Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy
Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy is a crayon drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy is a drawing created by Elihu Vedder in 1890 using black crayon on green wove paper. It exemplifies the artist's exploration of symbolic and literary themes.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene river landscape with a distant hill or ruin, evoking a sense of historical or imagined terrain. The title 'Tmui of Ptolemy' may refer to a specific location or concept.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive lines, the drawing showcases Vedder's skill in capturing movement and atmosphere. The contrast between dark crayon strokes and green paper adds to the work's visual impact, reflecting the artist's affinity with late 19th-century symbolism.
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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