Vesper Bells

1899

Rudolf Eickemeyer

Associated Names
Rudolf Eickemeyer

Artist, American, 1862 - 1932

The image shows an elderly woman seated, visible from the waist up. She is positioned slightly in profile with her head bowed and hands clasped, resting against her chin. She has a gentle expression with closed eyes. She has smooth hair combed back and wears a shawl over a long-sleeved garment. A skein of yarn and a knitting project are visible beside her on the bench. In the background, there is a wall with a shadow of a cross cast upon it and a small potted plant on a ledge to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure on chine collé mounted on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 19 x 14.7 cm (7 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 21 x 16.3 cm (8 1/4 x 6 7/16 in.)
    mount: 37.9 x 27.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.18

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Associated Artworks

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The artwork features a sepia-toned photograph of a person shown from the waist up. The individual is positioned facing forward, gazing directly at the viewer. They have short, wavy hair and a neutral expression. The person is partially clothed, with an open garment draped over their shoulders, exposing their chest. They hold a spherical object in one hand, positioned at shoulder height. In the background, there are blurred floral elements. The photograph is positioned within an arched frame set against a plain, textured surface.

Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.

Reflections--Venice

Alfred Stieglitz

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Lower left, below photogravure, printed: Copyright 1897 by R. Eickemeyer Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64169922

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