Sheet of Studies 1890

"Sheet of Studies" is a collection of three sketches by American artist Elihu Vedder, created in 1890. These sketches depict a combination of landscape and nautical scenes. The top sketch features a crumbling stone structure, perhaps a ruin, set against a desert landscape with a tree in the foreground. Below, two sketches focus on traditional sailing vessels, called feluccas, navigating the Nile River. These quick, gestural sketches demonstrate Vedder's keen eye for observation and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with a few deft strokes. Vedder's interest in the Nile and ancient Egypt are reflected in these drawings, which demonstrate his fascination with this region's history and culture.