Elihu Collection

Library of Congress - The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace
Washington DC, USA - Mosaic - The Minerva of Peace by Elihu Vedder (1836-1923). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Date: 1920

ELIHU YALE English colonial administrator; early benefactor of the college which adopted his name in 1718

Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving)
531565 Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton

Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Wood engraving 1865
531567 Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Wood engraving 1865; (add.info.: Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton

Elihu reproving Job and his Three Friends (engraving)
5218555 Elihu reproving Job and his Three Friends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elihu reproving Job and his Three Friends)

The Wrath of Elihu, 1825. Creator: William Blake
The Wrath of Elihu, 1825

The Wrath of Elihu, from Illustrations of the Book of Job, 1825-26

Ballade of Dead Actors, 1886. Artist: Elihu Vedder
Ballade of Dead Actors, 1886. Poem by William Ernest Henley. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Elihu Burritt, The Learned Blacksmith, 1893. From The Pictorial Treasury of Famous Men and Famous Deeds published by Frederick Warne and Co. [London and New York, 1893]

Elihu Root, American lawyer and statesman, 1926
Elihu Root (1845-1937), American lawyer and statesman, 1926. Root was the 1912 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation

Elihu reproving Job and his Friends
Vintage engraving of Elihu reproving Job and his Friends

Elihu Vedder
ELIHU VEDDER American reformer, writer, utterer of uplifting sentiments, maker of beautiful books... and so on. Date: 1836 - 1923

ELIHU ROOT (1845-1937). American statesman. Photograph, early 20th century

Elihu Vedder, The Shipwreck, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1880, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on blue laid paper

Elihu Vedder, Capri, American, 1836 - 1923, 1913, pastel on gray paper

Elihu Vedder, Mt. Colognola - Sheep Grazing on Lake Trasimeno, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1878, gouache and charcoal on light brown paper

Elihu Vedder, Study for the mural Music, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1890
Elihu Vedder, Study for the mural " Music", American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1890, charcoal and pastel over graphite on gray wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Father and Son, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1859, graphite on wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Study after Domenichino, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1858, pen and brown ink on wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Study of a Girls Head, American, 1836 - 1923, c. 1858, graphite on wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Rome, American, 1836 - 1923, 1857, graphite on wove paper

The keeper of the threshold, Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923, Men, Death, Supernatural, 1900

Lady Anne Cavendish (daughter of Elihu Yale ?), Jonathan Richardson the Elder, 1665-1745, British

Elihu Yale, the 2nd Duke of Devonshire, Lord James Cavendish, Mr. Tunstal, and a Page, unknown artist, 18th century, British

Elihu Vedder, The Magdalene, American, 1836-1923, c. 1884, crayon, gouache, gold paint, and graphite over silver gelatin developed-out print mounted to board

Elihu Vedder, Orvieto, American, 1836-1923, c. 1890, graphite, crayon and pen and brown ink on gray-green paper

Elihu Vedder, Tmui of Ptolemy, American, 1836-1923, 1890, black crayon on green wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Son and Donkey, American, 1836-1923, c. 1859, graphite on wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Self-Portrait: Caricatures, American, 1836-1923, c. 1918, charcoal and pastel on wove paper

Elihu Vedder, Old Man by a River, American, 1836-1923, c. 1863, gouache and watercolor on light brown paper

ELIHU ROOT (1845-1937). American statesman. Photograph, c1914

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. A session of the Washington Conference of 1921-22, held to discuss Far Eastern problems and the limitation of naval armaments

Cross-section of Elihu Whitneys (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Seeds can be seen ejected on left, while cotton fibres are passing on right. Wood engraving 1865

Elihu Whitneys (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton. Wood engraving 1865

Elihu Burritt - 3
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Depicted studying his Hebrew Bible. Date: 1810 - 1879

Elihu Burritt - 2
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Date: 1810 - 1879

Elihu Burritt - 1
ELIHU BURRITT American self-educated blacksmith, champion of pacifism. Date: 1810 - 1879

Elihu Root, left, President Calvin Coolidge, center, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
CALVIN COOLIDGE, 1920s. Elihu Root, left, President Calvin Coolidge, center, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Oil over a photograph from the 1920s

30th President of the United States. Left to right: Elihu Root, Coolidge, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States. Left to right: Elihu Root, Coolidge, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. in the late 1920s

ELIHU B. WASHBURNE (1816-1887). American lawyer and politican. Wood engraving, American, 1886

ELIHU YALE (1649-1721). English colonial administrator. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Two bookplates owned by artist Elihu Vedder. Date between 1870 and 1910?

Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), American engineer
Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), American electrical engineer. He moved from England to the USA when young. After graduating, he taught chemistry and physics

FATES GATHERING IN STARS. Oil on canvas by Elihu Vedder, 1887

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Elihu, a name that echoes through history and resonates with various figures and artistic creations. From the Library of Congress to renowned artists like William Blake and Elihu Vedder, this name holds significance in different realms. One notable association is with Elihu Yale, whose legacy is immortalized in the prestigious institution bearing his name. As an influential benefactor, he contributed to the growth of education and knowledge at Yale University. In religious art, we encounter Elihu reproving Job and his Three Friends. This engraving depicts a pivotal moment in biblical narrative where wisdom prevails over misguided counsel. William Blake's "The Wrath of Elihu" further explores this theme from the Book of Job. Through vivid illustrations, Blake captures the intensity of emotions surrounding divine justice and human suffering. Another artist named Elihu Vedder leaves his mark with works like "Ballade of Dead Actors. " His evocative paintings delve into themes of mortality and theatricality, inviting contemplation on life's transience. Beyond artistry lies historical figures such as Elihu Burritt, known as The Learned Blacksmith. His story inspires us by showcasing how intellectual pursuits can thrive alongside practical skills. Elihu Root emerges as an American lawyer and statesman who made significant contributions during the early 20th century. His photograph serves as a reminder of his impactful role in shaping American politics. From ancient mythology embodied by Minerva - The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace at the Library of Congress to contemporary personalities like Elihu Root or Vedder's artistic expressions; each connection adds depth to understanding this multifaceted name: Elihu.