Studies for a Lunette [verso]

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This is a drawing of multiple sketched figures. The page is filled with lightly sketched outlines depicting human forms in various poses, some sitting, others standing. The lines are delicate, and the figures are rendered with minimal detail, primarily conveying posture and movement. Some areas of the drawing include overlapping arcs. In the bottom right corner, there are subtle hints of shading. The overall appearance suggests it is a preparatory sketch that could serve as the groundwork for a more detailed piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and purple pencil on tan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 × 45 cm (11 5/8 × 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.13.b

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Associated Artworks

The image depicts several semi-circular shapes arranged vertically on a muted brown background. These abstract shapes contain faintly sketched figures and forms resembling human silhouettes seated and interacting. The soft lines and subtle color shading suggest movement and depth within the compositions, evoking scenes of gatherings or conversations.

Studies for a Lunette [recto]

Charles Sprague Pearce

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Inscriptions

at right border in purple colored pencil: Family/Study/Work/Rest/Religion

Wikidata ID

Q64538875

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