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Studies for a Lunette [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple sketched figures. The page is filled with lightly sketched outlines depicting human forms in various poses, some sitting, others standing. The lines are delicate, and the figures are rendered with minimal detail, primarily conveying posture and movement. Some areas of the drawing include overlapping arcs. In the bottom right corner, there are subtle hints of shading. The overall appearance suggests it is a preparatory sketch that could serve as the groundwork for a more detailed piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite and purple pencil on tan paper
Dimensions
4984 × 3349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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