The artwork titled “Girls in the Park” was created by artist Maurice Prendergast around the years 1914 to 1915. Rendered with oil on canvas, this piece of post-impressionist genre painting measures 72.01 by 100.97 centimeters.
In the artwork, a group of women and young girls are depicted in a lively and colorful park setting, interacting and engaged in various leisurely activities. The scene is dominated by vibrant, impressionistic brushstrokes, showcasing a harmonious blend of colors and light. Prendergast’s use of a rich color palette with vivid yellows, greens, purples, and blues creates a lively atmosphere, capturing the essence of a serene, sunlit day in the park. The figures are elegantly dressed in flowing garments, typical of the early 20th century, and their relaxed postures enhance the carefree and joyful ambiance of the scene. The artist’s signature, “Prendergast,” can be seen in the bottom-left corner of the canvas, firmly anchoring his identity to this charming piece of genre painting.
