Study for a Border Design 1890 - 1897

This graphite drawing by Charles Sprague Pearce, titled *Study for a Border Design*, is a preparatory work created between 1890 and 1897. The design, which features a repeating pattern of stylized leaves, was likely intended for use as a border in another artwork, possibly a larger painting or a decorative object. Pearce's meticulous linework and emphasis on repeating motifs is characteristic of his work, which often drew inspiration from nature. The drawing's small size and intimate scale suggest its function as a preliminary study rather than a finished piece.