Study of a Girl's Head c. 1858

Elihu Vedder's "Study of a Girl's Head" from c. 1858, is a pencil drawing that captures the delicate features of a young woman in profile. Her head is slightly tilted downward, creating a sense of introspection or contemplation. The simplicity of the drawing and the artist's use of graphite lines highlight the subject's beauty and grace. This intimate portrait, likely a study for a larger work, showcases Vedder's keen observation and skill in capturing the essence of a person through a few lines.