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Studies for Lunettes

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a set of sketches showing eight semi-circular sections, each depicting different themes. The scenes include "Family," "Religion," "Study," "Recreation," "Labor," and "Rest," with figures engaging in activities relevant to each theme. The sketches are in blue and green against a beige background, suggesting a preliminary conceptual layout for a larger work like a mural.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
oil, graphite, charcoal, and red pencil on wove paper
Dimensions
5203 × 3413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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