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Study of Figures in a Lunette

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows abstract compositions of two figures sketched with light, flowing lines, enclosed within a semi-circular shape resembling an arch. The forms suggest human-like shapes, with one figure appearing to be standing or in motion with an arm raised, and the other seeming to be reclined or resting. The curvature of the arc can be likened to a horizon or a shell, providing a familiar backdrop to the figures, reminiscent of a dance or interaction frozen in a minimalist sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
4943 × 3076 px
Public Domain
Yes
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