Study for a Border Design
Charles Sprague Pearce, 1890/1897
- Artista
- Charles Sprague Pearce
- Datazione
- 1890/1897
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- gouache, graphite, and conté crayon on tan wove paper
- Dimensioni
- sheet (irregular): 4,3 × 18,1 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image shows an arc-shaped design with white flowers and green leaves on a dark background. Surrounding the arc is a mix of ochre and beige tones. The color palette includes ochre, beige, green, grey, and soft white. Two circular elements with floral patterns are present at each end of the arc; one circle has a red background, and the other has a yellow background. The central part of the arc comprises flowers and leaves, encircled by a curved border.