Study of a Girl Reading c. 1858

Elihu Vedder's "Study of a Girl Reading" is a pencil drawing from c. 1858. The artwork depicts a young woman seated on a stool, engrossed in a book. The artist's use of shading and detail creates a sense of realism and captures the quiet intimacy of the scene. This drawing exemplifies Vedder's early style, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a focus on capturing the human form with naturalism. The subject's posture and the quiet atmosphere convey a sense of thoughtful contemplation.