Study for a Lunette

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image contains pencil-drawn lines and shapes arranged in an abstract composition within an arch-shaped area at the top of the page. The lines and forms suggest figures or humanoid shapes, appearing to kneel or huddle. Some elements resemble scenery or landscape features in the background. The lines could be seen as fabric-draped figures or individuals near large, rounded objects or stones, conveying a sense of gathering or interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.1 × 31.43 cm (18 15/16 × 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Watermarks

initials C F and a caduceus within a shield

Wikidata ID

Q64538859

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