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Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows fluid and expressive brushstrokes creating an abstract composition with a central figure. The shapes suggest a person with arms raised, cloaked in sweeping fabric. Blue and purple strokes surround the figure, resembling waves or flowing water. The wavy lines suggest a billowing gown. The artwork invites the viewer to imagine a dancer mid-performance, evoking the familiarity of a dance performance.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
watercolor and graphite heightened with white on tan wove paper
Dimensions
3393 × 5245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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