The artwork, titled “Figures on the Beach,” was created by Maurice Prendergast circa 1907. This watercolor on paper piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and measures 34.93 by 50.8 centimeters. Classified as a landscape genre, the artwork is currently held in a private collection.
In “Figures on the Beach,” Prendergast presents a bustling seaside scene rendered with vivid, fluid brushstrokes emblematic of the Post-Impressionist style. The composition is imbued with bright, engaging colors that capture the lively atmosphere of the shoreline. Figures, both dressed in the attire typical of the early 20th century, are dispersed across the sand, engaged in leisurely activities. In the background, boats gently sail on calm waters while a distant townscape lies under a vast, cloud-specked sky. The lively interplay of color and form in this piece conjures a vivid sense of place and time, inviting the viewer to partake in the tranquility and joy of the beach setting.
