Study for an Archway

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows a circular composition viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The scene features a landscape with tall trees on the left and two figures in robes on the right pointing forward. The brushstrokes appear fluid, creating a stylized look. The monochromatic palette uses shades of gray and black to emphasize shape and form. Small shrubs are depicted nearby, with a path or road leading into the distance towards hills.

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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: 8.1 × 15.5 cm (3 3/16 × 6 1/8 in.)
    mount: 30.1 × 46.1 cm (11 7/8 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.33

  • 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

Q64539500

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