Artwork
Study of Figures in a Lunette
Study of Figures in a Lunette 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 Figures in a Lunette is a graphite drawing on tan wove paper created by Charles Sprague Pearce in 1894.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two nude figures arranged in a semicircular composition, with one figure reclining and the other sitting upright, holding an unidentified object.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, rapid lines, the drawing focuses on capturing the basic forms of the figures and their spatial relationship, with minimal attention to detail.
Context
This work is characteristic of a study or practice drawing, reflecting the artist's interest in representing the human figure.
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)
![Studies for a Lunette [verso], by Charles Sprague Pearce](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/charles-sprague-pearce--studies-for-a-lunette-verso--5d54507e74f08054-w320.webp)
![Study of Figures [verso], by Charles Sprague Pearce](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/charles-sprague-pearce--study-of-figures-verso--aab2063ed290361c-w320.webp)
![Studies of Figures [verso], by Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr.](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/perry-enoch-wood-jr--studies-of-figures-verso--08cd7fa67b50c519-w320.webp)
