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 gouache 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 gouache and graphite on tan wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a curved border of blue flowers with green leaves and red centers, set against a light orange background. The arrangement suggests a design element, possibly for a decorative or ornamental context.

Technique & Style

Pearce employed gouache, an opaque watercolor paint, to achieve a loose and simple effect. The flowers are rendered with quick, gestural strokes, lacking fine detail, which emphasizes the sketch-like quality of the work.