1859
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Father and Son is a 1859 graphite by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man and a young boy standing together, with the man's arm around the boy's shoulders. The man is dressed in a suit and hat, while the boy wears a simple shirt and pants. They are standing in front of a plain background, with no discernible features or objects. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, with the man's face and the boy's clothing standing out from the shadows. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy and affection between the two figures. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Elihu Vedder, an artist known for his realistic and detailed depictions of everyday life.
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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