1872
oil
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" is a 1872 oil by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman standing sideways, holding a towel over her head. Her body is simple but strong, with loose, flowing clothes. The lines are soft and the colors are mostly brown and beige. The artist left out small details, focusing on big shapes and movement. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists wanted to show life in a quick, natural way. Look up Realism next to see how this style tried to show everyday life honestly.
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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