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Study for a Lunette

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract scene featuring two figures positioned under a semi-circular arch. The central figure is seated, head slightly bent forward and supported by a hand. The other figure, standing beside, leans towards the seated figure. The background contains loosely sketched lines that might suggest drapery or environmental elements. The lines are simple and fluid, conveying motion and an intimate interaction between the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
4947 × 3086 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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