Study for "The Fates Gathering in the Stars"

1884-1887

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

The image depicts a drawn profile view of a person's body from the knee up. The person's torso and head are turned slightly away from the viewer, arms extended forward. The facial features are detailed, with a subtle expression, and long hair or cloth flowing backward. The person is not clothed, except for a wide-brimmed hat. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is plain, lacking detailed scenery or additional objects. Soft shading and lines contribute to a classic and artistic appearance, with a small section of text on the left side of the image.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Rome, Italy; Anita Herriman Vedder (daughter of the artist), Rome, Italy, 1923; American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York, 1954; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1955; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 79, no. 500.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite by unknown hand: Study by / E. Vedder for / "The Fates" / Chicago; lower left verso in graphite: Torso Study #1

Wikidata ID

Q64558516

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