The artwork titled “Grey Day” created by Maurice Prendergast between circa 1905 and circa 1907, is a watercolor painting on paper. This genre painting, associated with the Post-Impressionism art movement, measures 34.29 x 36.2 cm and resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene seascape, featuring a figure dressed in early 20th-century attire standing contemplatively on a rocky shore. The water is dotted with several small sailboats, gently floating under a calm, cloudy sky rendered in shades of grey and blue. The figure, though faceless, exudes an air of quiet introspection, blending harmoniously with the subdued palette and the overall tranquil mood of the scene. The use of loose, fluid brushstrokes and the soft interplay of light and shadow evoke a sense of melancholy and stillness, characteristic of Prendergast’s style.
