Figure Studies

Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897

The image shows fluid and expressive brushstrokes creating an abstract composition with a central figure. The shapes suggest a person with arms raised, cloaked in sweeping fabric. Blue and purple strokes surround the figure, resembling waves or flowing water. The wavy lines suggest a billowing gown. The artwork invites the viewer to imagine a dancer mid-performance, evoking the familiarity of a dance performance.
Արվեստագետ
Charles Sprague Pearce
Թվագրում
1890/1897
Տեսակ
Drawing
Տեխնիկա
watercolor and graphite heightened with white on tan wove paper
Չափեր
29.5 × 28.8 cm
Հավաքածու
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Լիցենզիա
Հանրային սեփականություն, CC0

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The image shows fluid and expressive brushstrokes creating an abstract composition with a central figure. The shapes suggest a person with arms raised, cloaked in sweeping fabric. Blue and purple strokes surround the figure, resembling waves or flowing water. The wavy lines suggest a billowing gown. The artwork invites the viewer to imagine a dancer mid-performance, evoking the familiarity of a dance performance.

Charles Sprague Pearce