Son and the Donkey
1859
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1859
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a boy leading a donkey by a rope, both walking down a path. The boy looks small next to the big donkey, and the rope pulls tight between them. The lines are careful and soft, not rough or scratchy. Elihu Vedder often drew quiet scenes like this. He liked showing people with animals in simple moments. The paper looks old now, but the drawing still feels fresh. Try looking up Vedder, Elihu next.
