Studies for Lunettes

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

This is a drawing of a set of sketches showing eight semi-circular sections, each depicting different themes. The scenes include "Family," "Religion," "Study," "Recreation," "Labor," and "Rest," with figures engaging in activities relevant to each theme. The sketches are in blue and green against a beige background, suggesting a preliminary conceptual layout for a larger work like a mural.
Artiste
Charles Sprague Pearce
Datation
1890/1897
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
oil, graphite, charcoal, and red pencil on wove paper
Dimensions
48,9 × 31,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a set of sketches showing eight semi-circular sections, each depicting different themes. The scenes include "Family," "Religion," "Study," "Recreation," "Labor," and "Rest," with figures engaging in activities relevant to each theme. The sketches are in blue and green against a beige background, suggesting a preliminary conceptual layout for a larger work like a mural.

Charles Sprague Pearce