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Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of abstract forms with a blend of organic shapes and soft, muted colors. The painting has a rough, sketch-like quality with visible brushstrokes and a mix of earthy greens and browns layered over a lighter background. The composition suggests a landscape with possible foliage and earth tones, capturing a fleeting moment in nature with a suggested presence of trees or vegetation. The style is reminiscent of Edgar Degas, who was known for his use of soft lines and impressionistic approach to landscapes and figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
watercolor with red and black conté crayons on tan wove paper
Dimensions
3346 × 4763 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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