Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image depicts a rectangular decorative piece with a central pattern of stylized leaves and berries, flanked by wavy, ribbon-like borders. The color palette includes muted greens, soft pinks, earthy browns, and a subtle gold background with a cream border. The central design is vertically aligned in the middle of the piece, while the borders run parallel on either side. The decorative piece is placed centrally within a larger beige frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil with gold and copper paint on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 28.7 × 12.9 cm (11 5/16 × 5 1/16 in.)
    mount: 46 × 30.2 cm (18 1/8 × 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.50

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Watermarks

On mount: ANNONAY ANCNE MANUFRE CANSON & MONTGOLFIER

Wikidata ID

Q64539521

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