Decapitation of St. John the Baptist
Charles Sprague Pearce’s ‘Decapitation of St. John the Baptist’ (1883) is a powerful pencil drawing showcasing intense emotion & anatomical detail. Academic realism meets expressive line work – a unique 19th-century masterpiece.
Charles Sprague Pearce
Explore the evocative paintings of Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914), an American artist celebrated for his academic precision, genre scenes, Orientalist themes & portraits. Discover masterpieces like 'Le Retour du Troupeau'.
Brooklyn Museum
Explore the Brooklyn Museum, NYC’s 2nd largest art museum! Discover 500,000+ works from Egyptian antiquities to contemporary masters like Rothko & O'Keeffe. Beaux-Arts architecture awaits!