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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative floral pattern. The drawing is on a piece of irregularly cut brown paper, featuring an intricate design of swirling lines and stylized floral motifs. The pattern consists of cloud-like shapes with rounded edges and scalloped contours. The lines are delicately rendered, creating a sense of flow and movement across the composition. The style suggests a study or blueprint for a decorative motif or pattern, perhaps intended for a textile or architectural embellishment.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on yellow tracing paper
Dimensions
5459 × 3268 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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