Studies for a Lunette

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This is a drawing of a series of small compositions and figures. The full drawing consists of multiple rough sketches on a light brown paper. At the top, there are three separate semi-circular sketches depicting simplified figures interacting with each other. Below these, there is another small arch-shaped sketch showing two figures. On the lower right corner, a distinct sketch shows a single figure in a dress in a dynamic pose with arms extended and holding up the hem of the dress. The use of soft pencil lines with varying pressure gives the impression of an unfinished work, possibly studies for larger compositions. The paper has been left mostly untouched, with smudges suggesting movement while drawing.

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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: 29.6 × 46.8 cm (11 5/8 × 18 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.12

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Watermarks

[MONT]GOLFIER A St MARCEL - LES - ANNONAY

Wikidata ID

Q64538873

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