The artwork titled “Bathing Tents, St. Malo” was created by Maurice Prendergast in the year 1907 during the Post-Impressionism movement. It is a genre painting with dimensions of 26.67 x 34.93 cm and is currently housed at the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) in Oberlin, Ohio, United States.
The artwork depicts a bustling seaside scene characterized by vivid colors and dynamic brushstrokes, typical of Prendergast’s style. The beach is populated with various figures, some of whom are engaged in leisurely activities near colorful bathing tents. The composition captures the essence of a lively day at the beach in St. Malo, with French flags fluttering in the breeze and distant sailboats dotting the serene blue water. The sky above is painted with soft, diffused clouds, adding a sense of tranquility to the lively scene below.
