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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of swirling brown lines forming a complex pattern. The lines interweave to create an abstract composition. The texture is granular, resembling ancient parchment or a celestial map. The frame of the image is bordered by a lighter shade.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite and gold paint on tan wove paper
Dimensions
3297 × 3800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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