Tracing of a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This is a drawing of a decorative architectural or sculptural element. The drawing features intricate, flowing designs. The central portion includes two large leaf-like forms extending from opposite ends, meeting at a central point. The top of the drawing is lined with a series of rectangular notches, while the bottom displays a pattern reminiscent of rolling waves. Shadows and lines are used to give dimension to the design and notes and measurements appear along the edges, indicating its purpose as a study or plan for the carving or building of this element.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and red pencil on yellow tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 17.3 × 31.9 cm (6 13/16 × 12 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.64

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Inscriptions

along top border in graphite: 3.60 - 2 [levels ?] - 9. outside band small - 10.80 large: 14.50

Wikidata ID

Q64539537

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