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Rome
Rome is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Elihu Vedder. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Rome 1857; lower center verso in graphite: 6
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Overview
Rome is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Elihu Vedder in 1857.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Vedder's skill with graphite, a medium he used to explore symbolist themes and classical subjects, reflecting his experience as a book illustrator.
Context
Produced during the mid-19th century, Rome is an early work in Vedder's career, a period that laid the groundwork for his later illustrations, including his designs for Edward FitzGerald's The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
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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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