Sketch of a Fragment from a Wall in Capri

c. 1897

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

This is a drawing of a fragment of a sculptural relief. The image shows a sketch of a section of architectural or sculptural stonework that includes a horse in profile and draped fabric. The drawing is executed in pencil or charcoal on a neutral paper, emphasizing the textures and curves of the stone's relief with shading. Some handwriting in Italian, possibly notes by the artist, is visible alongside the image.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Borghi & Co., Visions of Italy, 1988, 59.

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: nil muro / a capri / Torre Quattro Venti; lower left in graphite: lull[?] fransmento / amazzone; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite circled: 1 (upside down)

Wikidata ID

Q64558424

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