Who created "Studies for a Lunette [verso]"?

Studies for a Lunette [verso] was created by Charles Sprague Pearce in 1890/1897.

When was "Studies for a Lunette [verso]" created?

This artwork was created 1890/1897.

What medium is "Studies for a Lunette [verso]"?

Studies for a Lunette [verso] is graphite and purple pencil on tan paper.

Is "Studies for a Lunette [verso]" in the public domain?

Yes, Studies for a Lunette [verso] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Studies for a Lunette [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

1890/1897

Medium

graphite and purple pencil on tan paper

Dimensions

sheet: 29.6 × 45 cm (11 5/8 × 17 11/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi

Accession Number

1995.24.13.b

About the Artist

Charles Sprague Pearce · 1851–1914

Charles Sprague Pearce, born on October 13, 1851, in Boston, Massachusetts, grew up in a cultured family immersed in art and exotic imports; his father, Shadrach H. Pearce, ran a business dealing in Chinese porcelain, sparking the young artist's fascination with Eastern motifs. After attending the Brimmer School and Boston Latin School, Pearce worked briefly in the family firm before departing for...

Studies for a Lunette [verso]

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