Study for "Greek Girls Bathing" c. 1872

Elihu Vedder’s “Study for ‘Greek Girls Bathing’”, created around 1872, is a preparatory drawing for the artist’s larger painting. The study depicts a single figure, likely one of the bathers from the final piece, in a simplified, yet expressive style. Vedder, known for his allegorical and symbolic works, often explored themes of antiquity and the human condition. This preparatory study, in its detail and gesture, showcases Vedder’s meticulous approach to composition and figure drawing, providing insights into his artistic process.