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Study for "The Fates Gathering in the Stars", by Elihu Vedder, chalk, 1886

Study for "The Fates Gathering in the Stars"

Elihu Vedder

1886

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Study for "The Fates Gathering in the Stars" is a 1886 chalk by Elihu Vedder, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Elihu Vedder
When & what style?
1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing is called "Study for The Fates Gathering in the Stars". It was made by Elihu Vedder between 1884 and 1887. The artist used black and white chalk on paper to create it, which is a common technique for studies like this one. You can find this drawing at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. It's related to Impressionism and Realism movements. Check out the movement Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Elihu Vedder
Artist

Elihu Vedder

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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