Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

This drawing shows an ornamental pattern. It comprises alternating light and dark rectangular panels. The light rectangles contain stylized flowers with radiating petals, while the dark panels feature abstract leaf-like forms. The design is framed by simple geometric shapes on top and a subtle wave pattern at the bottom. The left side shows detailed shading and contrast, while the right side is more faint. The pattern balances geometric and organic elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and conté crayon on gray wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 5.6 × 28.2 cm (2 3/16 × 11 1/8 in.)
    mount: 29.9 × 45.6 cm (11 3/4 × 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.56

  • 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

Q64539527

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