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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

1894

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Study for a Border Design is a 1894 gouache by Charles Sprague Pearce, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Sprague Pearce
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a study for a border design, featuring a curved strip with a floral pattern. The flowers are white with yellow centers, and they are surrounded by green leaves. The background of the strip is a dark gray color, and it is outlined in a light brown color. The flowers are arranged in a repeating pattern, with each one facing outward from the center of the strip. The leaves are scattered throughout the design, adding a touch of green to the overall composition. The use of gouache and conté crayon on tan wove paper gives the painting a soft, delicate quality. For more information on the artist who created this piece, look up Pearce, Charles Sprague.