Study for "Greek Girls Bathing"
Elihu Vedder, hacia 1872
- Artista
- Elihu Vedder
- Fecha
- hacia 1872
- Tipo
- Dibujo
- Técnica
- oil on prepared wove paper
- Medidas
- sheet (irregular): 9,53 × 12,86 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The painting shows abstract forms resembling draped figures in conversation. It is in the style of Edgar Degas. Three silhouette-like figures clad in flowing robes are depicted blending into one another. The figures are rendered in muted earthy tones, with subtle variations of brown and beige. The brushstrokes create the appearance of fabric in motion, enhancing the impression of a dynamic interaction. The composition is simplified and stylized, focusing on movement and connection between the figures.