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Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce , 1894

Study for a Panel, by Charles Sprague Pearce, watercolor, 1894
Study for a Panel, by Charles Sprague Pearce, watercolor, 1894

Study for a Panel is a watercolor 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 Panel is a drawing created by Charles Sprague Pearce in 1894, using a combination of watercolor and crayon on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a reclining figure, partially covered by a sheet, with outstretched arms and a turned head, set against a dark, indistinct background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed brown watercolor and red and black conté crayons to achieve a loose, sketchy effect, with the figure and sheet rendered in light, soft strokes.

History & Provenance

The drawing is executed on tan wove paper, which shows signs of aging, including tears along the edges.

Artist & collection

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