The Cup of Death | Elihu Vedder | 1885–1911

In The Cup of Death, Elihu Vedder brings a winged figure and a woman together within a slender, moonlit composition. Their intertwined forms and flowing drapery guide the eye vertically, while the surrounding reeds establish a quiet, otherworldly setting. The restrained palette softens the image’s sombre subject, giving the encounter a surprising tenderness. Created in 1885 and revised in 1911, the work approaches mortality through allegory, allowing the closeness of the figures to suggest both vulnerability and the uncertain nature of passage.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12 x 24 Inches = 30.5 cm x 61.0 cm

16 x 32 Inches = 40.6 cm x 81.3 cm