Sketches for a Scroll 1890 - 1897

Charles Sprague Pearce's "Sketches for a Scroll" is a series of seven drawings of rolled-up parchment, created between 1890 and 1897. The artwork is a preparatory study for a larger project and is executed with a simple line and a sense of delicate movement. Pearce, known for his decorative and illustrative works, uses this study to explore the different forms of a scroll for future artistic purposes. The drawings offer a glimpse into Pearce's creative process and his interest in historical detail. The study is a reminder of the importance of preparatory sketches in the artist's creative development, as well as a testament to the enduring appeal of scroll as a visual motif.