Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce

1894

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a person lying down, half-covered by a sheet. Their arms are stretched out, and their head is turned slightly to the side. The background is mostly dark and blurry, while the body and sheet are drawn in light, soft strokes. The artist used watercolor and crayons to keep it loose and sketchy. The paper looks old and worn, with some tears along the edges. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium for quick studies.