Morning Glory c. 1892

Elihu Vedder's "Morning Glory" (c. 1892) is a charcoal and pastel drawing depicting a nude female figure seated within a circular frame. The woman is shown reaching out with one hand to grasp a flowing drapery, likely representing the dawn breaking over the horizon. Vedder was known for his symbolic and allegorical works, and this piece likely explores themes of beauty, nature, and the passage of time. The drawing's soft tones and delicate lines contribute to its ethereal and evocative quality.