Who painted Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"?

Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" was painted by Elihu Vedder in 1872.

Where can I see Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"?

Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"?

Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"

Elihu Vedder , 1872

Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" is a graphite 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 graphite with crayon on purple laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman seated with her back turned, wearing a loose, draped garment. The scene is a nude genre study, reflecting Vedder's interest in the human form and allegorical themes.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by simple, expressive lines that convey the subject's pose and movement. Vedder employed chiaroscuro, using light and shadow to define the figure's form against a pinkish background.

Context

This drawing is a preparatory study, likely created to explore a pose or composition. Its loose, sketchy style is typical of artists' practice drawings from this period.