1886
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Soul in Bondage is a 1886 unspecified by Elihu Vedder, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a woman with wings, sitting on a rocky surface. She is tied up with ropes and has a halo around her head. The woman is nude, with her legs crossed and her hands tied to her ankles. Her wings are dark and spread out behind her. The background is a dark blue sky with clouds, and the overall mood is somber. The woman's expression is calm, and her eyes are closed. The ropes that bind her are loose, suggesting that she may be able to free herself. The halo around her head adds a sense of spirituality to the image. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's figure.
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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