Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows swirling, looping lines interspersed with elongated oval shapes in an abstract style. The composition may suggest flowing calligraphy or decorative ironwork. The larger loops could resemble musical notes, while the smaller curves give the sense of ribbons or waves undulating. The design captures the delicate traces of a dancer's movements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 3.5 × 6.3 cm (1 3/8 × 2 1/2 in.)
    mount: 29.9 × 45.6 cm (11 3/4 × 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.60

  • 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

Q64539532

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