Study of a Figure from Behind [recto]

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image is a pencil and watercolor sketch on paper depicting two figures. Both figures are depicted in full length. The person on the left is kneeling with their head slightly bowed, with obscured facial features by shadowing, wearing a long draped garment and a head covering. The figure on the right is standing with an extended arm, with indistinct facial features and wearing a flowing garment. The background is a plain, natural-toned paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite heightened with white on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.6 × 18.5 cm (4 9/16 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.9.a

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Associated Artworks

The image is a pencil sketch on a beige paper background featuring two figures. Both figures are standing upright; the one on the left is slightly turned and appears to have one arm raised. The faces are drawn as oval shapes with no detailed features, and the hair is suggested with simple lines. The clothing on each figure is shown as long, flowing garments, indicated by a few vertical and diagonal lines suggesting drapery. The sketch is light and lacks any significant detailing or jewelry. The right side of the paper shows a subtle, jagged edge. The background is blank with no additional elements depicted.

Study of Figures [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64538869

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