Studies for Lunettes

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This is a drawing featuring preliminary sketches and studies for a series of artworks. The upper part of the sheet contains four semi-circular colored sketches with indistinct figures and forms in subdued earthy tones like greens, purples, oranges, and blues. Below are five pencil sketches with abstract forms within semi-circular shapes. The bottom section has larger, loosely sketched forms hinting at figures or objects in a conceptual stage. The artwork uses a pale or neutral backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black conté crayon, blue, green, purple, red, yellow, orange, and white pencils, and graphite on tan laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 × 46.7 cm (11 5/8 × 18 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.34

  • Series Title

    Painted Architectural Decoration for the Library of Congress

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64539501

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