Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923). <em>Study for Prayer for Death in the Desert</em>, ca. 1867. Charcoal, white chalk, pastel, and black crayon on gray-green, moderately thick, slightly textured wove paper., 12 5/16 x 17 7/16 in. (31.3 x 44.3 cm). Lent by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., L81.62 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, L81.62_PS6.jpg)

Study for Prayer for Death in the Desert

Artist:Elihu Vedder

Medium: Charcoal, white chalk, pastel, and black crayon on gray-green, moderately thick, slightly textured wove paper.

Dates:ca. 1867

Dimensions: 12 5/16 x 17 7/16 in. (31.3 x 44.3 cm) frame: 23 × 29 × 2 in. (58.4 × 73.7 × 5.1 cm)

Collections:

American Art

Exhibitions:

First in Line: Preparatory Drawings for Paintings in the Collection

Accession Number: L81.62

Image: L81.62_PS6.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum