Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

The artwork features blurred, wavy lines and muted colors forming a central image with loosely outlined and slightly distorted figures. One figure leans against a dark shape on the left, while another figure on the right reaches upwards. The abstract composition conveys motion and fluidity, resembling a dreamlike scene or a theatrical stage. The surrounding paper is blank, emphasizing the central imagery.
Artiste
Charles Sprague Pearce
Datation
1890/1897
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
gouache and graphite on tan laid paper
Dimensions
19,1 × 12,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork features blurred, wavy lines and muted colors forming a central image with loosely outlined and slightly distorted figures. One figure leans against a dark shape on the left, while another figure on the right reaches upwards. The abstract composition conveys motion and fluidity, resembling a dreamlike scene or a theatrical stage. The surrounding paper is blank, emphasizing the central imagery.

Charles Sprague Pearce