Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"

Elihu Vedder, c. 1872

The image depicts curving lines and rounded shapes forming three interconnected figures. The figures suggest movement and flow. The shapes resemble dancers draped in swirling garments. The interconnected forms evoke a sense of unity and shared rhythm among the figures.
Artist
Elihu Vedder
Date
c. 1872
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil on prepared wove paper
Dimensions
sheet (irregular): 16.67 × 26.67 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts curving lines and rounded shapes forming three interconnected figures. The figures suggest movement and flow. The shapes resemble dancers draped in swirling garments. The interconnected forms evoke a sense of unity and shared rhythm among the figures.

Elihu Vedder