Study for "Music"

Elihu Vedder, c. 1890

This is a drawing of a seated figure and a musical instrument. The image includes a simplified depiction of a nude figure seated with one knee raised, leaning on an object resembling an ancient stringed instrument, possibly a lyre, enclosed within a circular frame. The use of shading and lines suggests movement and texture, giving the image a dynamic quality. A spiral shape and fluid-like forms in the background contribute to a sense of motion, creating a harmonious composition.
Artist
Elihu Vedder
Date
c. 1890
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal and pastel over graphite on gray wove paper
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 12.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a seated figure and a musical instrument. The image includes a simplified depiction of a nude figure seated with one knee raised, leaning on an object resembling an ancient stringed instrument, possibly a lyre, enclosed within a circular frame. The use of shading and lines suggests movement and texture, giving the image a dynamic quality. A spiral shape and fluid-like forms in the background contribute to a sense of motion, creating a harmonious composition.

Elihu Vedder