Who painted Study for a Border Design?

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

Where can I see Study for a Border Design?

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

What movement is Study for a Border Design?

Study for a Border Design is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce , 1894

Study for a Border Design is a crayon 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 1894 drawing by Charles Sprague Pearce, executed in black conté crayon on tan wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a long, narrow strip featuring repeating patterns, including leafy vines, star-like round shapes, and spiral-filled square boxes, suggesting a design for a decorative border or possibly a wallpaper pattern.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple shapes and lines to fill the space, utilizing the contrast between black conté crayon and light brown paper to create visual interest, with underlying faint pencil strokes indicating a preparatory or exploratory approach.