Son and the Donkey

c. 1859

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

The image shows a pencil drawing of a group of figures. On the left side, there are three figures partially obscured, potentially standing, and wearing long garments or cloaks. Faces are not detailed, with emphasis on their clothing. On the right, a single figure is bending over, using a cane or stick for support and wearing a shorter garment. The background is shaded with sketches hinting at other figures or a landscape but lacks specific detail. The scene maintains focus on the central figures with a backdrop of loosely drawn lines and shading.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Borghi & Co., Visions of Italy, 1988, 20.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: 17

Wikidata ID

Q64558417

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