Figure Studies
Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897
- Artista
- Charles Sprague Pearce
- Datazione
- 1890/1897
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- watercolor and graphite heightened with white on tan wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 29,5 × 28,8 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.