Study for an Archway 1890 - 1897

"Study for an Archway" is a pen and ink drawing on paper created by Charles Sprague Pearce between 1890 and 1897. The artwork depicts a landscape scene with a large tree in the background, and a group of figures in the foreground walking through a forest. The drawing is a preliminary study for a larger work and captures the artist's interest in creating an idealized representation of the natural world. The use of hatched lines and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the composition, making it a striking example of Pearce's draftsmanship.