Artwork

Study of a Figure from Behind

Study of a Figure from Behind, by Charles Sprague Pearce, graphite, 1894
Study of a Figure from Behind, by Charles Sprague Pearce, graphite, 1894

Study of a Figure from Behind 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

Created in 1894 by Charles Sprague Pearce, this work is a drawing titled Study of a Figure from Behind.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite on tan wove paper, the drawing showcases Pearce's skill in rendering form and texture through subtle variations in line and shading.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.