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Study for a Lunette

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts four figures in historical attire standing in a minimal setting. One person in a deep red robe interacts with a figure in white who extends a palm branch. Two other figures in blue and yellow garments stand nearby. The background features a half-moon shape. The style is reminiscent of John William Godward with Neoclassical influences. The colors are muted, and the figures' postures suggest interaction or ceremony, with focus on drapery and form.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
gouache with pen and black ink and graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
5147 × 3424 px
Public Domain
Yes
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