Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows a curved strip with abstract shapes and patterns drawn along it. There are circular forms with radial lines on the left and right ends, resembling sunbursts or star-like designs. In the center, there are two square shapes with spiraling lines inside. Between these elements are elongated leaf-like forms and wavy lines. The composition is sketched on a light brown background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black conté crayon on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 4.9 × 24.4 cm (1 15/16 × 9 5/8 in.)
    mount: 29.9 × 45.6 cm (11 3/4 × 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.58

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64539530

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