Study for an Archway

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image depicts a fan-shaped landscape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is located in the middle, featuring a light beige sky. A row of tall, slender trees with dark foliage is seen along the horizon. In the foreground, there is a winding pathway bordered by white fence-like structures. On the right side, a dense green mass is partially covered by a white figure draped in flowing robes. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, giving the painting an ethereal and impressionistic look. The color scheme includes soft blues, grays, and deep greens, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on tan laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8 × 15.1 cm (3 1/8 × 5 15/16 in.)
    mount: 30.1 × 46.1 cm (11 7/8 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.32

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Watermarks

On mount: ...NONAY ANGre MANUFre CANSON & MONTGOLFIER

Wikidata ID

Q64539499

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