The artwork, titled “Autumn in New England,” was created by Maurice Prendergast using watercolor on paper around 1910 to 1913. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and measures 27.94 x 39.37 cm. Classified as genre painting, the artwork is currently held in a private collection.
In “Autumn in New England,” vibrant hues and dynamic brushstrokes characterize the autumnal landscape. The scene depicts a countryside alive with the fiery colors of fall foliage, rendered in a mosaic of reds, yellows, and oranges. A winding path cuts through the landscape, leading the viewer’s eye towards distant mountains under a partly clouded sky. The trees, painted in various stages of color transition, are prominent in the foreground, while the middle ground features more subdued colors. The overall effect is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and the changing seasons’ essence, captured in Prendergast’s distinctive Post-Impressionist style.
