The artwork, titled “Along the Seine,” was created by Maurice Prendergast around 1892 to 1894. Executed in oil on canvas, it is an example of Impressionist genre painting. The dimensions of the piece are 33.02 cm by 24.13 cm. Presently, this painting is housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, United States.
In this artwork, a woman dressed in period attire stands near a stone wall beside the Seine River, holding a closed umbrella. The autumn setting is suggested by the golden leaves on the trees, which provide a vibrant contrast to the cool, subdued tones of the woman’s clothing and the stone wall. The background reveals hints of a bridge and distant features along the river, rendered with impressionistic brushstrokes that prioritize capturing the atmospheric essence over precise detail. The overall composition evokes a serene and reflective mood, characteristic of Maurice Prendergast’s style within the Impressionist movement.
