Elihu’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Fates Gathering in the Stars
Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923)

A Glimpse into Hell, or Fear
Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923)

Storm in Umbria
Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923)

The Boy
Elihu Vedder (American, 1836–1923) Modeled by Charles Keck (American, 1875–1951)

Figure Study for Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Elihu Vedder American, 1836-1923

Early Springtime on the Farm (Furnishing Fabric)
After painting by Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses; American, 1860–1961) Produced by Riverdale Drapery Fabrics New York, United States

Siamese Ballet
Designed by Edward Daly Brown (American, active c. 1950–1955) Produced by Schiffer Prints Division, Mil-Art Company, Inc. United States, New York, New York

Escape
Designed by Madeline Tourtelot (American, 1915-2002) United States, Illinois, Chicago

Color Intersection M-II
Shigeo Kubota (Japanese, born 1947) Japan

Williamstown (Furnishing Fabric)
After painting by Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses; American, 1860–1961) Produced by Riverdale Drapery Fabrics New York, United States

Arundel (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by John Piper (English, 1903–1992) Produced by Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd. England, London

Arches in Space (Furnishing Fabric)
Produced by Cohama United States, New York

Panel
In the style of Jean Revel (French, 1684–1751) France

Panel
Designed by Christopher Dresser (English, born Scotland, 1834–1904) Produced by James W. & C. Ward England, Halifax

Table Cover for Drawing Room or Boudoir
Design attributed to Harry Napper (English, 1860–1930) for the Silver Studio (English, 1880–1963) Woven by Alexander Morton and Company (founded 1867) for Liberty & Co. (founded 1875) England, Carlisle or Scotland, Darvel

Circuit
Designed by Ron Fidler (American, active c. 1949–1951) Produced by Ron Fidler Hand Print United States, Missouri, Columbia

Oiseaux (Birds)
Designed by André Beaudin (French, 1895–1979) France

Project (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Peter McCulloch (Scottish/Irish, born 1933) Produced by Heal's Fabrics Ltd. England, London

Kanga
Produced in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kanga
Designed by Kassamali Gulamhussein Born Zanzibar, now Tanzania, 1912–2011