Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

The image depicts a rectangular decorative piece with a central pattern of stylized leaves and berries, flanked by wavy, ribbon-like borders. The color palette includes muted greens, soft pinks, earthy browns, and a subtle gold background with a cream border. The central design is vertically aligned in the middle of the piece, while the borders run parallel on either side. The decorative piece is placed centrally within a larger beige frame.
Artiste
Charles Sprague Pearce
Datation
1890/1897
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
oil with gold and copper paint on canvas
Dimensions
sheet (irregular): 28,7 × 12,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a rectangular decorative piece with a central pattern of stylized leaves and berries, flanked by wavy, ribbon-like borders. The color palette includes muted greens, soft pinks, earthy browns, and a subtle gold background with a cream border. The central design is vertically aligned in the middle of the piece, while the borders run parallel on either side. The decorative piece is placed centrally within a larger beige frame.

Charles Sprague Pearce