Artwork
Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"
Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" is an oil drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Study for 'Greek Girls Bathing' is a drawing created by Elihu Vedder around 1872. It is executed in oil on prepared wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated figure with crossed legs, wearing a hat. The simplicity of the representation and lack of fine details suggest a focus on capturing the essence rather than the specifics of the subject.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, rapid brushstrokes to convey the figure and its surroundings. The textured paper and muted color palette, dominated by browns and grays, contribute to the overall effect of the drawing, which appears more like a quick study than a finished work.
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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