Study for an Archway

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image depicts a semi-circular scene that features a sketch or painted design with a view of rolling hills and trees. The design is observed perpendicularly to the flat surface. The landscape includes hills, trees, and a figure in flowing robes. The brushstrokes are varied using linear hatching and solid strokes for texture. The color palette is primarily brown with hints of dark grey or black.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash and graphite on tan laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.4 × 14.9 cm (3 5/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
    mount: 30.2 × 46.1 cm (11 7/8 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.30

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Watermarks

On mount: [...] ER VIDALON-LES-ANNONAY [...]

Wikidata ID

Q64538893

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