The House By the Sea
Elihu Vedder
Elihu Vedder
1836-1923
- Birthplace
- New York City, NY
- Died
- Rome, Italy
- Titles & Honors:
- Member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Society of Mural Painters, and In Arte Libertas in Italy
- Occupation:
- Painter, Illustrator, Glassware, Art Designer
Vedder was a successful American artist best known for his symbolist paintings and high-profile commissions. Living in Italy for most of his life, he frequently traveled to the United States, exposing American audiences to his work and attracting new clients. He designed luxury items for Tiffany & Co. and painted murals for the Library of Congress, with his influence felt throughout the art world.