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Nile Journey, Colossi of Memnon
Nile Journey, Colossi of Memnon is a chalk drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: March 6 [not deciphered]; lower right corner in blue colored pencil by unknown hand: 6
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Overview
Nile Journey, Colossi of Memnon is a drawing created by Elihu Vedder in 1890. It is executed in colored chalk on blue wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Colossi of Memnon, ancient Egyptian ruins, set in a serene landscape with a flat green field and distant mountains. The scene conveys a sense of quiet and mysticism, reflecting Vedder's interest in exotic themes.
Technique & Style
Vedder used colored chalk on blue paper to achieve a dreamy effect, with soft and blurred forms in the background. The contrast between the light chalk and blue paper contributes to the overall quiet atmosphere of the scene.
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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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