The Parable of the Miller and the Donkey

c. 1859

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

This is a drawing of a street scene with various figures and a donkey. The image showcases a group of people in a town setting, with architectural elements and a path leading through an avenue of trees. In the foreground, there is a person riding a donkey, while in the background, other figures stand or walk, some dressed in flowing garments. The composition is rendered in pencil, capturing a sense of movement and depth through the use of shading and simple line work.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Borghi & Co., Visions of Italy, 1988, 14.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite by unknown hand: 4 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64558393

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