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Drawing for Star of Fortune

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a carved relief depicting a nude woman seated on a circular medallion. She is holding a branch or leaf above her head with one hand, and the other hand rests on a horn of plenty filled with fruits near her feet. The background features a horizon with a sun to the left and the number "1892" carved prominently near the sun. The material appears to be a bronze or bronze-like metal, giving it a rich brown color with varying light and dark tones where the relief catches the light. The presentation shows a blend of natural elements and the human form harmoniously arranged on the round surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1892
Medium
crayon and black chalk on brown paper
Dimensions
3633 × 3601 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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