Studies for Lunettes

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

This is a drawing of two figures in an undefined landscape. The central composition features two figures; one is wearing a dark, textured garment, and the other is clad in a pale, flowing dress and holds a leafy branch or frond. These figures are positioned against a backdrop that suggests a landscape with indistinct elements like a dark, cloud-like form arching overhead. The surrounding area is depicted with soft washes and light sketching, indicating an open terrain with abstract hints of natural elements. In the upper right corner, there is a circular emblem or motif containing a simplified, stylized figure. The use of color is minimal, focusing on neutral hues and delicate lines.
Artist
Charles Sprague Pearce
Date
1890/1897
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache, black conté crayon, and graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
30 × 44.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two figures in an undefined landscape. The central composition features two figures; one is wearing a dark, textured garment, and the other is clad in a pale, flowing dress and holds a leafy branch or frond. These figures are positioned against a backdrop that suggests a landscape with indistinct elements like a dark, cloud-like form arching overhead. The surrounding area is depicted with soft washes and light sketching, indicating an open terrain with abstract hints of natural elements. In the upper right corner, there is a circular emblem or motif containing a simplified, stylized figure. The use of color is minimal, focusing on neutral hues and delicate lines.

Charles Sprague Pearce