Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image displays an arrangement of wavy lines and elongated leaf-like shapes intersecting with the lines, all within an abstract composition. The central wavy line and leafy shapes resemble a flowing vine adorned with leaves. This abstract design is set against a band of earthy brown tones, bordered by parallel horizontal lines above and below. The use of muted colors and the organic flow of the elements create a harmonious visual resembling stylized nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 4.4 × 7.3 cm (1 3/4 × 2 7/8 in.)
    mount: 30.2 × 46.3 cm (11 7/8 × 18 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.41

  • 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: VIDALON-LES-ANNONAY ANCNE MANUFRE CANSO...

Wikidata ID

Q64539510

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