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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling, looping lines interspersed with elongated oval shapes in an abstract style. The composition may suggest flowing calligraphy or decorative ironwork. The larger loops could resemble musical notes, while the smaller curves give the sense of ribbons or waves undulating. The design captures the delicate traces of a dancer's movements.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4064 × 2275 px
Public Domain
Yes
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