1858
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study after Old Master is a 1858 ink by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a crowded interior scene, with many people gathered in a large room. The room has a high, arched ceiling and tall columns. The people are dressed in long robes and are standing or sitting in groups, talking to each other. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the textures of the clothing and the architecture of the room. The drawing is done in pen and ink, with lots of lines and shading to create depth and atmosphere. The artist, Elihu Vedder, was known for his realistic and detailed drawings. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you might want to look into the movement of Realism.
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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