Studies for Lunettes [recto]

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This is an image showing several arched panels with various sketches labeled with different subjects. The image features multiple sketches within arched sections on one sheet, some detailed and some as simple lines and shapes. Each section contains rough drawings of figures and some are labeled with themes like "Religion" and "Study." The figures are depicted in different poses and activities, as shown by the inscriptions and postures. Additionally, there are architectural elements present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and gold paint on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.8 x 48.9 cm (12 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.36.a

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Associated Artworks

The image shows a large semicircular line intersecting a grid of small squares with symbols, numbers, and letters. The overall appearance is abstract, resembling a geometric diagram or blueprint. This design could be linked to engineering or architectural sketches with precision and calculation at its core.

Diagram of a Lunette [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Inscriptions

titles are inscribed in graphite within several of the lunettes: RECREATION, FAMILY, RELIGION, STUDY, STUDY

Watermarks

[VIDA]LON - LES ANNONAY ANCNE MANUFRE CANSON & MONTGOLFIER VIDALON - LES

Wikidata ID

Q64539504

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