Study for a Border Design 1890 - 1897

Charles Sprague Pearce's "Study for a Border Design" (1890-1897) is a watercolor on paper that showcases a stylized floral motif. The central stem is adorned with leaves in a muted blue-green hue, punctuated by clusters of rounded, peach-toned berries. The design is framed by a narrow, vertical band of white and a decorative, undulating border. The piece demonstrates Pearce's interest in decorative arts and the Art Nouveau style with its emphasis on stylized natural forms.