Study for a Border Design

1890/1897

Charles Sprague Pearce

Associated Names
Charles Sprague Pearce

Artist, American, 1851 - 1914

The image shows a composition of zigzag and angular shapes converging along a central vertical line resembling the spine of a leaf. The abstract arrangement features a combination of earthy brown, muted green, and deep blue colors against a plain backdrop. The curved boundary enclosing the pattern forms an elongated arch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gold paint, watercolor, and graphite on tan wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

  • Dimensions

    sheet (irregular): 44.4 × 12.9 cm (17 1/2 × 5 1/16 in.)
    mount: 46.2 × 30.1 cm (18 3/16 × 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.24.79

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64539554

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