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Study for a Lunette

Charles Sprague Pearce

1894

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Study for a Lunette is a 1894 graphite 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 sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a reclining nude figure. The person is lying on their side, with one arm bent under their head. Behind them is a rough outline of a wall and a window, drawn in faint lines. The drawing looks like it was done fast—just a few strokes to capture the shape. The paper has a textured look, like old paper. Check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see more sketches like this.