Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"

Elihu Vedder, c. 1872

The image features a figure standing upright with arms raised above their head, holding a large piece of billowing fabric. The figure's face and hair are not detailed. They are wearing draped, ancient-style clothing, with the fabric gathered at the waist. The background is a plain, neutral shade, highlighting the figure.
Artist
Elihu Vedder
Date
c. 1872
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil on prepared wove paper
Dimensions
sheet (irregular): 26.04 × 16.83 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a figure standing upright with arms raised above their head, holding a large piece of billowing fabric. The figure's face and hair are not detailed. They are wearing draped, ancient-style clothing, with the fabric gathered at the waist. The background is a plain, neutral shade, highlighting the figure.

Elihu Vedder