“House with Flag in the Cove,” created by Maurice Prendergast circa 1910-1911, is a watercolor on paper belonging to the Post-Impressionism movement. This landscape artwork, measuring 34.93 by 51.44 centimeters, is held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene coastal scene with a vibrant palette of colors. A house, positioned to the left, is adorned with a flag, suggesting a sense of habitation and national pride. The foreground is lively with varying hues of green and browns, representing trees and foliage, while the midground transitions to the cool blues and purples of the sea, speckled with small boats and rocky outcrops. The distant shore under a softly rendered, expansive sky adds to the tranquil and inviting atmosphere of the cove. The playful fusion of bold brushstrokes and delicate washes of color are characteristic of Prendergast’s signature style, reflecting the Post-Impressionist emphasis on vivid colors and emotion over naturalistic representation.
