Study of a Figure from Behind

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image is a sketch showing the back view of a person from the head down to about the feet. The person is positioned with their back facing the viewer, appearing to be leaning or reclining. The detailed facial features are not visible, as only the back of the head is shown, featuring short, smoothed-down hair. The clothing consists of a long, flowing garment with wide sleeves that extends toward the floor. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The sketch is drawn on a plain background on tan paper, with no additional details or patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.89 × 11.6 cm (7 7/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.8


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64538868

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