Sketches for a Scroll

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

The image shows a series of linear scroll-like shapes running horizontally across a tan background. The abstract rendering includes lines tapering into spirals or curls at the ends. Some shapes are detailed with textured lines suggesting layers and creases, similar to a rolled-up paper partially unfurled. The forms are repeated in various sizes throughout the image, creating a sense of layered repetition.

Artiste: Charles Sprague Pearce
Datation: 1890/1897
Catégorie: Dessin
Technique: pen and black ink, watercolor, and graphite on brown wove paper
Dimensions: 29,6 × 46,8 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a series of linear scroll-like shapes running horizontally across a tan background. The abstract rendering includes lines tapering into spirals or curls at the ends. Some shapes are detailed with textured lines suggesting layers and creases, similar to a rolled-up paper partially unfurled. The forms are repeated in various sizes throughout the image, creating a sense of layered repetition.

Charles Sprague Pearce