Who painted Study for a Border Design?

Study for a Border Design was painted by Charles Sprague Pearce in 1894.

Where can I see Study for a Border Design?

Study for a Border Design is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Study for a Border Design?

Study for a Border Design is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Study for a Border Design?

Museum-quality prints of Study for a Border Design are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce , 1894

Study for a Border Design is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Charles Sprague Pearce. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Study for a Border Design is a work on tan wove paper executed in 1894 by American artist Charles Sprague Pearce. The piece combines gouache, graphite, and conté crayon, functioning as a preparatory drawing for a decorative border.

Technique & Style

Pearce employed a mixed-media approach, layering opaque gouache washes with graphite lines and conté crayon shading. The combination of these materials on a light‑colored paper allows for a range of tonal values and precise draftsmanship typical of late‑19th‑century design studies.