Nile Journey, Colossi of Memnon 1890

"Nile Journey, Colossi of Memnon" is a delicate pencil and colored crayon drawing by American artist Elihu Vedder, created in 1890. The artwork, a tranquil landscape, depicts a sweeping vista of the Nile River Valley in Egypt, with the Colossi of Memnon—two massive ancient statues—standing in the distance. The subtle use of color and Vedder’s minimalist style evoke the vastness of the Egyptian desert, drawing the viewer into the serene atmosphere of the scene. This drawing is a fine example of Vedder's fascination with ancient civilizations and the exotic, as seen in his numerous illustrations and paintings.