Study for a Lunette 1890 - 1897

This delicate pencil sketch by Charles Sprague Pearce, titled "Study for a Lunette", is a preliminary drawing for a larger work. Created between 1890 and 1897, it features a graceful, semi-circular composition that showcases a figure in motion, possibly a dancer, and a seated figure. The artist’s signature, barely discernible, is located at the bottom of the sketch, indicating its unfinished nature and its role as a study for a more complete composition. The drawing exhibits a lightness and simplicity, suggesting a focus on capturing form and gesture rather than detailed rendering. "Study for a Lunette" offers a glimpse into the creative process of an artist working on a larger project, showcasing the artist's exploration of figurative representation and composition.