Who painted Study for a Border Design [recto]?

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

Where can I see Study for a Border Design [recto]?

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

What movement is Study for a Border Design [recto]?

Study for a Border Design [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

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

Artwork

Study for a Border Design [recto]

Charles Sprague Pearce , 1894

Study for a Border Design [recto] is a graphite 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 drawing created by Charles Sprague Pearce in 1894, executed in watercolor, graphite, and gold paint on tan wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a single plant with long, pointed leaves and clusters of small, round berries, set against a warm brown background framed by a thin gold border. The leaves display a mix of green and yellow hues, while the berries are rendered in soft pink.

Technique & Style

Pearce employed watercolor and gold paint to achieve a simple yet detailed design, characterized by soft, layered colors. The use of graphite is also evident, suggesting a preparatory or study-like quality to the work.

Context

The drawing appears to be a study, likely a preparatory piece for a larger project, given its focused composition and detailed rendering of a single motif.