Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

This is a painting of abstract forms with a blend of organic shapes and soft, muted colors. The painting has a rough, sketch-like quality with visible brushstrokes and a mix of earthy greens and browns layered over a lighter background. The composition suggests a landscape with possible foliage and earth tones, capturing a fleeting moment in nature with a suggested presence of trees or vegetation. The style is reminiscent of Edgar Degas, who was known for his use of soft lines and impressionistic approach to landscapes and figures.
Artist
Charles Sprague Pearce
Date
1890/1897
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with red and black conté crayons on tan wove paper
Dimensions
11.6 × 8.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of abstract forms with a blend of organic shapes and soft, muted colors. The painting has a rough, sketch-like quality with visible brushstrokes and a mix of earthy greens and browns layered over a lighter background. The composition suggests a landscape with possible foliage and earth tones, capturing a fleeting moment in nature with a suggested presence of trees or vegetation. The style is reminiscent of Edgar Degas, who was known for his use of soft lines and impressionistic approach to landscapes and figures.

Charles Sprague Pearce