Girl Spearing Dolphin c. 1900

"Girl Spearing Dolphin" (c. 1900) is a drawing by American artist Elihu Vedder (1836-1923), known for his allegorical and symbolic works. This piece showcases a female figure, depicted in a naturalistic style, poised on a rocky outcropping and wielding a spear. The subject matter and the figure's posture suggest a scene of hunting or perhaps a mythical encounter. The drawing's soft, delicate lines and use of shading create a sense of both strength and vulnerability, highlighting the figure's physicality and the tension of the moment.