The Dead Alchemist

Elihu Vedder

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923). The Dead Alchemist, 1868. Oil on panel, 14 7/16 x 20 1/16 in. (36.6 x 51 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of William H. Herriman, 21.78. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

American Art

Title

The Dead Alchemist

Date

1868

Medium

Oil on panel

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

14 7/16 x 20 1/16 in. (36.6 x 51 cm)

Signatures

Signed lower right: "18 V 68"; signed verso lower right: "Elihu VeddeR/ Rome 1868"

Credit Line

Bequest of William H. Herriman

Accession Number

21.78

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