The Pleiades 1885

Elihu Vedder's "The Pleiades" (1885) is a captivating depiction of the seven daughters of Atlas, a mythological cluster of stars. The painting portrays the celestial sisters, each clad in flowing robes and gracefully swirling through the cosmos, their luminescent trails illuminating the night sky. Vedder captures the ethereal beauty of the Pleiades with a masterful use of light and color, creating a sense of celestial wonder and captivating viewers with its dramatic portrayal of mythology.