Study for a Border Design
1894
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Charles Sprague Pearce
Charles Sprague Pearce (1851–1914) was an American artist, born in Boston.
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gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study for a Border Design is a 1894 gouache by Charles Sprague Pearce, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a tan wove paper with a curved border design. The border is made up of repeating arches, with a series of small dots along the bottom edge. The design is rendered in gouache, graphite, and conté crayon, giving it a mix of smooth and textured elements. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and careful craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, you might want to look into the use of gouache.
Charles Sprague Pearce (1851–1914) was an American artist, born in Boston.
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