Capri

1913

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

This image features an arched entryway framing a garden. A small statue on a pedestal is visible on the other side of the archway. The artwork shows expressive brushstrokes creating texture and depth in foliage and stone surfaces. The color palette includes deep greens, earthy browns, gray, and hints of blue and pink. Large green planters flank the entrance. A partially visible green shutter adds a pop of color. The overall lighting and colors give the scene an atmospheric quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel and charcoal on dark gray wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.9 × 17.3 cm (11 3/4 × 6 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.67.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi) New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1988

  • Soria, Regina, Visions of Italy, Borghi & Co., New York, 1988: 24.

Inscriptions

lower left in pastel: -V-; lower right in graphite: 8 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64558446

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