Study of a Flower [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

1894

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This drawing shows a few simple, wavy lines on light brown paper. The lines are loose and uneven, like quick sketches. Some look like they might be petals or stems, but it’s hard to tell. The paper has a rough texture, and the lines are drawn with a light touch. The artist used only graphite, so there’s no color—just shades of gray. If you like loose sketches like this, look up Pearce, Charles Sprague.