Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

The image displays an arrangement of wavy lines and elongated leaf-like shapes intersecting with the lines, all within an abstract composition. The central wavy line and leafy shapes resemble a flowing vine adorned with leaves. This abstract design is set against a band of earthy brown tones, bordered by parallel horizontal lines above and below. The use of muted colors and the organic flow of the elements create a harmonious visual resembling stylized nature.
Artist
Charles Sprague Pearce
Date
1890/1897
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache and graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
sheet (irregular): 4.4 × 7.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays an arrangement of wavy lines and elongated leaf-like shapes intersecting with the lines, all within an abstract composition. The central wavy line and leafy shapes resemble a flowing vine adorned with leaves. This abstract design is set against a band of earthy brown tones, bordered by parallel horizontal lines above and below. The use of muted colors and the organic flow of the elements create a harmonious visual resembling stylized nature.

Charles Sprague Pearce