Father and Son

c. 1859

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

The image depicts a scene showing multiple figures in a historical setting. Closest to the viewer, several individuals are gathered, with one woman extending a cup to another woman, while two other women sit nearby. To the left, a path leads up a hill where two men are walking, one holding a staff, and a donkey is seen nearby. In the middle distance, a landscape with small trees and rolling hills is visible. The sketch is done in pencil with fluid lines and shading, conveying motion and interaction. The artwork utilizes a monochrome palette with soft contrasts and gentle shading.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Borghi & Co., Visions of Italy, 1988, 16.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: V (circled); lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 3 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64558396

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