Artwork
Orte

Orte is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Orte is a drawing created by Elihu Vedder around 1887 using watercolor and graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work reflects Vedder's exploration of allegorical and mystical themes, characteristic of the symbolist movement's focus on subjective and evocative imagery.
Technique & Style
Vedder employed watercolor and graphite on wove paper to achieve the desired effect, a technique consistent with his other works, including his illustrations for Edward FitzGerald's edition of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elihu Vedder (26 February 1836 – 29 January 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator and poet from New York City.



















