Who painted Study for a Border Design [recto]?

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

Where can I see Study for a Border Design [recto]?

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

What movement is Study for a Border Design [recto]?

Study for a Border Design [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Study for a Border Design [recto]

Charles Sprague Pearce , 1894

Study for a Border Design [recto] is a graphite 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 watercolor, gold paint, and graphite on tan wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a narrow strip of a patterned border, featuring overlapping shapes in muted greens, browns, and gold, possibly representing leaves or abstract forms.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a layered approach, using graphite and watercolor to sketch the design before adding gold paint for detail, achieving a sense of depth and visual interest against the tan background.