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Study for a Panel

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The artwork features blurred, wavy lines and muted colors forming a central image with loosely outlined and slightly distorted figures. One figure leans against a dark shape on the left, while another figure on the right reaches upwards. The abstract composition conveys motion and fluidity, resembling a dreamlike scene or a theatrical stage. The surrounding paper is blank, emphasizing the central imagery.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
gouache and graphite on tan laid paper
Dimensions
3474 × 5275 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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