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Studies for a Lunette [recto]

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts several semi-circular shapes arranged vertically on a muted brown background. These abstract shapes contain faintly sketched figures and forms resembling human silhouettes seated and interacting. The soft lines and subtle color shading suggest movement and depth within the compositions, evoking scenes of gatherings or conversations.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
colored pencils and charcoal on tan wove paper
Dimensions
3411 × 5265 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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