Artwork
Study of a Flower [verso]
![Study of a Flower [verso], by Charles Sprague Pearce, graphite, 1894](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/charles-sprague-pearce--study-of-a-flower-verso--8828feade416c757-w1024.webp)
Study of a Flower [verso] 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 of a Flower [verso] is a 1894 drawing by Charles Sprague Pearce, executed in graphite on tan wove paper.
Technique & Style
The drawing features loose, uneven graphite lines on a rough-textured paper, suggesting a spontaneous sketching process. The artist's use of varying line weights and subtle shading creates a nuanced, monochromatic representation.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing's subject is ambiguous, with wavy lines that may evoke petals or stems, but lack clear definition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Sprague Pearce (1851–1914) was an American artist, born in Boston.
![Studies for a Lunette [recto], by Charles Sprague Pearce](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/charles-sprague-pearce--studies-for-a-lunette-recto--07c43c96c8ad1d74-w320.webp)
Study for a Border Design
Banana or plantain leaves![Study for "Shoeing Calvary Horses at the Front" [verso], by John Singer Sargent](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-singer-sargent--study-for-shoeing-calvary-horses-at-the-front-verso--6f6d1a163e84e9ab-w320.webp)
Study for "Shoeing Calvary Horses at the Front" [verso]
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Study of "The Roman Orator (Germanicus)"
Leiche (Corpse)
Branch
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Study of a Chair Leg
Study for a Border Design
Trees and Shrubs
Pelicans