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Sketches for a Scroll

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of linear scroll-like shapes running horizontally across a tan background. The abstract rendering includes lines tapering into spirals or curls at the ends. Some shapes are detailed with textured lines suggesting layers and creases, similar to a rolled-up paper partially unfurled. The forms are repeated in various sizes throughout the image, creating a sense of layered repetition.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
pen and black ink, watercolor, and graphite on brown wove paper
Dimensions
5281 × 3357 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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