The artwork titled “Afternoon, Pincian Hill” by Maurice Prendergast, created circa 1898 to 1899, utilizes pencil and watercolor on paper. Measuring 38.42 x 26.99 cm, this piece belongs to the Impressionism movement and depicts a cityscape.
The artwork portrays a vibrant scene of urban life on Pincian Hill. It captures a bustling street with individuals leisurely walking and engaging in various activities. The scene is set against a backdrop of cobblestone paths, horse-drawn carriages, and people adorned in period clothing. The use of vivid colors and fluid brushstrokes embodies the essence of the Impressionist style, vividly depicting the animated energy and social interactions of the cityscape. The balanced composition and meticulous attention to detail in the figures and surroundings evoke a sense of lively yet harmonious movement, characteristic of Prendergast’s aesthetic vision.
