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[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

[Study for central figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure, nude, holding her scale in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; American Academ... More

[Allegorical scene of female figures in clouds atop columns]

Unfinished drawing shows three female figures and three cherubs in clouds atop columns, perhaps a design for a certificate. In the center a woman wearing a head scarf holds and touches three cherubs. To her rig... More

Study for statuette held by figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the nude statuette held by the allegorical figure of "Sculpture" in the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. ... More

Genius with telescope Library of Congress

Study drawing shows a putti holding a telescope to one eye, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the drawing.

Nude study for figure of Music - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Music holding a violin against her chin, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Bu... More

Zoology - Public domain scenic drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Zoology," seen from behind, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

Elihu Vedder - [Study drawings for a mural]

Study drawings show a female figure facing right, an arm and hand holding a scythe, a figure facing rear holding up a horn, and a forearm and hand gripping twigs or wheat. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Let... More

[Allegorical scene of interior with columns, Minerva, Fame, and other ...

Purchase, 1983, (DLC/PP-1983:147.4). Public domain scan of decorative drawing, decor elements, art design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drapery study for figure of Astronomy

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the figure of "Astronomy," but not the drapery above her head, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of C... More

Nude study for figure of Painting

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Painting holding her palette, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A g... More

Sculpture - Public domain portrait painting

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Sculpture," holding her statuette, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

[Study drawing for mural of woman, no. 3]

Drawing shows a woman in classical garb, standing with arms upraised. A sun or orb appears to be above her head. This may be a study drawing for a mural in the Library of Congress.

[Pastel study for the central figure of Anarchy]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a chalice with her left hand, representing maddening by wine, and a burning scroll in her right hand. She tramples a scroll. The mura... More

Nude study for figure of Architecture, Library of Congress1.

For the mural "The Arts." Public domain photograph of erotic art, sexuality, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for figures of Sculpture and Painting]

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figures of Sculpture and Painting, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

[Man exhorting crowd toward light]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Answers" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Cosmopolitan, 63:15 (Oct. 1917).

[Pastel study for the central figure of Anarchy]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a chalice with her left hand, representing maddening by wine, and a burning scroll in her right hand. She tramples a scroll. The mura... More

[Study drawing for the figure of Agriculture in the mural Peace and pr...

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Agriculture, nude, kneeling facing left holding a stick for the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in... More

Nude study for figure of Architecture, Library of Congress1.

For the mural "The Arts." Public domain photograph of erotic art, sexuality, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Study for part of drapery for figure of Physics

Study drawing shows the drapery for the allegorical figure of "Physics" below the torso for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Bu... More

[Study drawing for mural of woman reading]

Drawing shows a woman in classical garb, seated reading a large book that lies across her lap. A winged figure holding a book is above her head. This may be a study drawing for a mural in the Library of Congress.

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

Elihu Vedder - [Study of drapery, no. 2]

Study drawing shows drapery, perhaps for a mural. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Exhibited: Art of Elihu Vedder, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979.

Elihu Vedder - Congressional Library studies "Peace"

Study drawing shows hands and feet for the allegorical Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955.

Elihu Vedder - [Boy holdng a plaque]

Drawing shows a boy in classical garb, nude at the chest, facing slightly right and holding a plaque. This is a study for Dea Fortuna resta con noi (Goddess of Fortune stay with us), 1893, now in the collection... More

[Sketch showing female nude, seated, full length, facing left for mura...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artwork, female nude figure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Design for Columbia in lieu of the original figure in the transparency...

Purchase, 1983, (DLC/PP-1983:147.1). Exhibited in "New for You," 1985, Library of Congress.

John William Casilear - [Study for bank-note vignette: Minerva with cl...

Purchase; John Carbonell; 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.3). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for bank-note vignette: Ceres or agriculture]

Purchase; John Carbonell; 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.4). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Design for certificate for Massachusettsachusetts Charitable Mechanic...

Allegorical drawing shows such Greek muses as Minerva, goddess of war and knownledge (center), and to her left muses of the arts and to her right, such artisans as shipbuilders, blacksmiths, silversmiths, archi... More

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 3]

Study drawing shows a boy, nude, crouching facing left as he holds a vase. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, who faces right in the final rendering. T... More

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 4]

Study drawing shows a boy, nude, crouching facing right. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, installed in 1896. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955.

[Study drawing for mural of woman, no. 1]

Drawing shows a woman in classical garb, standing with arms upraised. A sun appears to be above her head. This may be a study drawing for a mural in the Library of Congress.

[Sketch showing female nude, seated, full length, facing left for mura...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artwork, female nude figure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Elihu Vedder - [Study for figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation holding her scale. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift... More

[Study for Peace and prosperity panel of mural titled Government, loca...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elihu Vedder - [Boy holdng a plaque]

Drawing shows a boy in classical garb, nude at the chest, facing slightly right and holding a plaque. This is a study for Dea Fortuna resta con noi (Goddess of Fortune stay with us), 1893, now in the collection... More

Romance - nude study - Public domain portrait painting

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Romance nude. She bends her head to read a book on her lap. Romance was one figure in a painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the... More

Pace. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Study drawing shows drapery and details of feet and an elbow. This is a study for the allegorical figure of Peace in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson ... More

[Study for panel of mural titled Anarchy, located at the Jefferson Bui...

Semi-circular panel showing two women and one man, partially nude or draped in classical garb and holding tools of destruction amid ruins.

"Venice" - drapery of central figure

Study drawing shows the clothing and drapery for "Venice," the central allegorical figure in a mural in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art's Walker Art Building in Maine. A detail of her right arm is in the left... More

Peace and good will -- General R.E. Lee

Drawn on verso of letterhead, Henry Romeicke's press cuttings, New York; letter to Nast dated Dec. 26, 1889. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Libr... More

[Study of the arms and hands of Peace in Peace and prosperity]

Study drawing shows the left arm holding a wreath, an elbow or knee, and cupped arms and hands for the allegorical Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Buildi... More

Drapery study for figure of Physics

Study drawing shows dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Physics," from the side, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jeffer... More

Elihu Vedder - Study Minerva Washington Congressional Library

Drawing shows bust and shoulders of Minerva facing right, and above her left an arm holding a scroll. This is a study for the mosaic of Minerva installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in ... More

Drapery study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.... More

[Study for central figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure, nude, holding her scale in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; American Academ... More

[Boy with long hair facing slightly left]

Drawing shows head and shoulders of a nude boy with long hair, facing slightly left. Below are two study drawings for the right hand. This is a study for Dea Fortuna resta con noi (Goddess of Fortune stay with ... More

[Study of figure holding cloth and book]

Study drawing shows the right arm a female figure grasping the folds of cloth and the left arm holding a book. It is probably a study drawing for a mural. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955.

[Study for figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 1]

Study drawing shows the feet, arm, legs and hips of Arts, a nude male, facing left and holding pottery. Arts faces right in the final rendering of the mural. Peace and prosperity was installed in the Jefferson ... More

Astronomy - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Astronomy," holding her calipers, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Buil... More

Detail - Library of Congress - Public domain drawing

Study drawing shows a detail of drapery for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. In the painting the drapery is right center.

Drapery study for figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Sculpture" for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. ... More

Elihu Vedder - Design for Minerva Congressional Library

Study drawing shows full-length design for mosaic of Minerva facing right, with a staff in her right hand and a scroll in her left. The mosaic of Minerva was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library o... More

Astronomy - Public domain drawing

Study drawing shows the half of the allegorical figure of "Astronomy" with preliminary shading of the drapery above her head for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in ... More

Nude study for figure of Poetry

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Poetry for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the drawing.

[Man with globe, compass, and books gazing over landscape]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Our Invisible Helpers" by Maurice Maeterlinck, Cosmopolitan, 63:41 (Nov. 1917).

[France as woman with outstretched hands with banners of liberty, equa...

Public domain scan of 18th century French drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Now then, all together!] - Public domain portrait drawing

Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm the Second hangs by a noose which is attached to a plank of wood marked "Greedy Ambition." Figures representing other countries which fought Germany during World War I, such as Uncle ... More

[Study drawing for the figure of Agriculture in the mural Peace and pr...

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Agriculture, nude, kneeling facing left holding a stick for the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in... More

[Study for bank-note vignette: three youths]

Purchase; John Carbonell; 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.5). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for bank-note vignette: Agriculture, Commerce/Navigation, and I...

Purchase, 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.6). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for bank-note vignette: Finance or Security]

Purchase; John Carbonell; 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.2). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]

Design drawing for lunette mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building main reading room shows corrupt legislation symbolized by a scantily clothed woman holding half of a scale onto which a weal... More

Architecture - Public domain drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Architecture" for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. She faces right. I... More

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 2]

Study drawing shows a winged boy, nude, crouching facing left as he paints a vase. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, who faces right in the final rend... More

Nude study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the dr... More

Romance - nude study - Public domain portrait painting

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Romance nude. She bends her head to read a book on her lap. Romance was one figure in a painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the... More

Drapery study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.... More

[Study sketch showing details of Good Administration panel of mural ti...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Exhibited: Art of Elihu Vedder, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979.

Think Congressional Library anarchy altered by E. Vedder

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, nude, holding down a parchment with her right hand. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896. Title inscrib... More

Think Congressional Library anarchy altered by E. Vedder

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, nude, holding down a parchment with her right hand. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896. Title inscrib... More

Nude study for figure of Architecture, Library of Congress1.

For the mural "The Arts." Public domain photograph of erotic art, sexuality, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Study for bank-note vignette: textile industry]

Purchase; John Carbonell; 1980, (DLC/PP-1981:026.1). Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Prometheus unbound; or, science in Olympus]

The following description traces the figures clockwise from upper left. Vulcan, the god of fire and the forging of metals, and several cyclops watch in amazement as a modern man demonstrates a power press. Ne... More

Elihu Vedder - [Study for Corrupt legislation]

Drawing shows the feet and figure of a girl in classical garb, facing right. This is a study for the figure on the left in the mural Corrupt legislation, installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Co... More

[Study for Corrupt legislation - figure at left]

Drawing shows a girl in classical garb, facing right and holding a distaff and spindle, an allegory of idleness. This is a study for the mural Corrupt legislation, installed in the Jefferson Building of the Lib... More

[Study for the central figure of Anarchy]

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, partially draped, holding a burning torch made from a scroll with her right hand and a chalice, representing maddening by wine. She tramples scholarship, relig... More

Drapery study for figure of Music Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery of the allegorical figure of Music, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid... More

[Study for Peace and prosperity panel of mural titled Government, loca...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[George Washington standing at a plow, with Mount Vernon in the backgr...

Drawing shows a preliminary sketch, set on a numbered grid, with George Washington, at center, standing between two plows; also shows another man plowing behind him, farm outbuildings, and the manor house in th... More

Elihu Vedder - Pace, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Study drawing shows drapery and details of feet and an elbow. This is a study for the allegorical figure of Peace in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in the Jefferson ... More

Until this monster is destroyed, there is no peace

Drawing shows an allegorical figure labeled "Civilization" holding a large sword and shield labeled "England, France, Russia, Italy, [and] U.S." facing a large serpent, possibly meant to represent Kaiser Wilhel... More

Study not used for Anarchy in Congressional Library Washington

Study drawing shows the figure of Anarchy, facing right holding her torch, sitting atop rubble and a smoking bomb. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896.

[Study for figure in Corrupt legislation without scale]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation with a staff across her lap. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in ... More

Drapery study for figure of Painting

Study drawing shows the drapery for the allegorical figure of Painting from below the torso, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson B... More

Nude study for figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Sculpture," holding her statuette, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Buildin... More

[Study drawing for mural of woman, no. 2]

Drawing shows a woman in classical garb, standing with arms upraised, clasping a scarf or shawl. An orb appears to be above her head. This may be a study drawing for a mural in the Library of Congress.

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 2]

Study drawing shows a winged boy, nude, crouching facing left as he paints a vase. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, who faces right in the final rend... More

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

Nude study for figure of Botany Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Botany" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the dr... More

Elihu Vedder - [Study of drapery, no. 2]

Study drawing shows drapery, perhaps for a mural. Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Exhibited: Art of Elihu Vedder, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979.

[Study drawing for a mural showing dancing figures]

Study drawing for a mural, perhaps one in the Jefferson building of the Library of Congress, showing a vignette of figures dancing. Three putti frame the image.

[Allegorical female figure] - Public domain print

"Study for mural decorations, Chicago's World Fair" label on mat. Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Signed: "C.S. Reinhart, Chicago '92." (DLC/PP-1932:0069). Forms part of: Cabinet of Am... More

"Venice" - drapery of central figure

Study drawing shows the clothing and drapery for "Venice," the central allegorical figure in a mural in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art's Walker Art Building in Maine. A detail of her right arm is in the left... More

[Study of drapery, no. 1] - Public domain document scan of drawing

Study drawing shows drapery, similar to that behind the figure of Peace in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity. The mural was installed in 1896.

"Venice" - nude study for central figure

Study drawing shows the nude "Venice," the central allegorical figure in a mural in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art's Walker Art Building in Maine. A grid with a mark for the center covers the drawing.

Drapery study for figure of Mathematics Library of Congress

Study drawing shows the dress and drapery for the figure allegorical of "Mathematics" for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Buil... More

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