Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows a series of curved and linear shapes forming an abstract composition. Green crescent shapes overlap with dark, squared lines and earthy brown curved forms, creating a rhythmic pattern. The shapes intertwine, giving the impression of interlocking gears or sinuous movement, inviting exploration of the abstract connectivity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 31.4 × 9.7 cm (12 3/8 × 3 13/16 in.)
    mount: 45.6 × 30 cm (17 15/16 × 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.71

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi, New Jersey

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64539544

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