Diagram of a Lunette [verso]
Pearce, Charles Sprague · American
1890/1897
- Medium
- graphite on tan wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 5226 × 3421px
Description
The image shows a large semicircular line intersecting a grid of small squares with symbols, numbers, and letters. The overall appearance is abstract, resembling a geometric diagram or blueprint. This design could be linked to engineering or architectural sketches with precision and calculation at its core.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).