The Magdalene

Elihu Vedder, circa 1884

The image depicts a person seated on a dark surface in a curled position with their knees drawn up to their chest and head bowed down, resting on their knees. The person's facial features are obscured, and their long hair falls over their face and back. The person's body is in muted tones blending with the surroundings. They appear nude and covered by a stylized fabric that merges with the environment. Small objects resembling cups or containers are near the person. The background shows a natural outdoor scene with bare trees, rolling hills, and a sky with streaks of color suggesting dawn or dusk.
Artista
Elihu Vedder
Datazione
circa 1884
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
crayon, gouache, gold paint, and graphite over silver gelatin developed-out print mounted to board
Dimensioni
20,3 × 25,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a person seated on a dark surface in a curled position with their knees drawn up to their chest and head bowed down, resting on their knees. The person's facial features are obscured, and their long hair falls over their face and back. The person's body is in muted tones blending with the surroundings. They appear nude and covered by a stylized fabric that merges with the environment. Small objects resembling cups or containers are near the person. The background shows a natural outdoor scene with bare trees, rolling hills, and a sky with streaks of color suggesting dawn or dusk.

Elihu Vedder