The Sorry Scheme 1883 - 1884

"The Sorry Scheme" (1883-1884) by Elihu Vedder depicts a dramatic scene of a winged angel holding a young figure with their hand, as an older man looks on. Vedder, a prominent American painter, is known for his allegorical and symbolic artwork. The composition emphasizes the dramatic tension between the figures, and the inclusion of a poem adds another layer of meaning to this evocative work. The use of soft shading and a limited color palette creates a somber tone that reflects the poem's themes of sorrow and fate.