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Study for a Border Design

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central vertical composition of angular shapes resembling large, elongated leaves and circular, berry-like forms. The design incorporates a symmetrical arrangement that draws on botanical forms, resembling a stylized plant or branch. On the right edge, small, repeating, wave-like lines run parallel to the central composition, enhancing the design's aesthetic appeal. The image is a structured abstract representation of plant elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
gold paint, pen and black ink and graphite on brown wove paper
Dimensions
2146 × 5392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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