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Study of Two Female Figures in Arched Border

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an arched architectural design with two figures on either side of a central plaque with abstract geometric symbols. Below the scene are sketches and measurements, indicating it is a design for a larger architectural artwork. The drawing seems to be an illustration for a mural or decorative element in a classical or historic setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
watercolor, gouache, graphite, and black conté crayon on tan wove paper
Dimensions
5289 × 3370 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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