Artwork
Ideal Head
Ideal Head is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Ideal Head is a painting created by Elihu Vedder in 1892 using oil paint. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman with a direct gaze, wearing a headscarf and a light-colored dress with a patterned sleeve. Her calm demeanor and straightforward expression suggest a symbolic or allegorical representation.
Technique & Style
As a post-impressionist artist, Vedder's work often featured symbolic themes. The use of oil paint allowed for rich textures and detailed rendering of the subject's attire and expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elihu Vedder (26 February 1836 – 29 January 1923) was an American symbolist painter, book illustrator and poet from New York City.
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