Study for an Archway 1890 - 1897

This pen and ink drawing by Charles Sprague Pearce, titled “Study for an Archway,” was created between 1890 and 1897. The drawing depicts a semi-circular landscape with two figures in the foreground, set against a background of trees and a hill. The use of hatching and stippling creates a sense of depth and volume. The drawing is a study for a larger work, possibly a mural or a decorative panel. Its composition and style are characteristic of Pearce's work, which often explored themes of nature and the human figure.