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Diagram of a Lunette [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large semicircular line intersecting a grid of small squares with symbols, numbers, and letters. The overall appearance is abstract, resembling a geometric diagram or blueprint. This design could be linked to engineering or architectural sketches with precision and calculation at its core.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
5226 × 3421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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