Sketch of a Fragment from a Wall in Capri

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a fragment of a sculptural relief. The image shows a sketch of a section of architectural or sculptural stonework that includes a horse in profile and draped fabric. The drawing is executed in pencil or charcoal on a neutral paper, emphasizing the textures and curves of the stone's relief with shading. Some handwriting in Italian, possibly notes by the artist, is visible alongside the image.