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Figure Study

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names

Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows a series of crisscrossing lines and indistinct shapes swirling within a circular frame, suggesting an abstract composition. The sketchy lines form an entangled figure resembling a person hunched over. Subtle, overlapping lines create a texture reminiscent of preliminary sketches or preparatory outlines in a drawing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on tan laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1995.24.14

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

Wikidata ID

Q64538876

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