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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an arrangement of wavy lines and elongated leaf-like shapes intersecting with the lines, all within an abstract composition. The central wavy line and leafy shapes resemble a flowing vine adorned with leaves. This abstract design is set against a band of earthy brown tones, bordered by parallel horizontal lines above and below. The use of muted colors and the organic flow of the elements create a harmonious visual resembling stylized nature.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
gouache and graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
4274 × 2604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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