1890
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nile Journey, Manfalout, Through Spyglass is a 1890 chalk by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small, two-story building with arched windows and a simple roof. Palm trees frame the sides, and the whole scene is drawn in soft, light colors. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the lines are loose and quick. The artist used colored chalk on paper, which gives it a sketchy, almost unfinished look. The building looks like it might be near water, but no people or boats are visible. If you like this style, check out Realism for more works that focus on everyday scenes.
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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