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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative band featuring symmetrical floral and leaf motifs. The design consists of a repeating pattern of stylized flowers with elongated petals and small circular elements between them. The flowers are aligned horizontally, filling a rectangular strip bordered by faint pencil lines. At one end, the design tapers into a more ornate flourish. The drawing appears to be a sketch or study for a decorative element. The use of pencil on paper gives it a light and unfinished appearance, focusing on the form and layout of the pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on gray wove paper
Dimensions
5449 × 1449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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