“In Luxembourg Gardens,” created by Maurice Prendergast circa 1907, is an oil painting on panel that embodies the Post-Impressionism art movement. The artwork, which measures 26 by 34.93 centimeters, is a cityscape and is currently housed in the Philips Collection in Washington, DC, US.
The artwork vividly portrays a vibrant and busy scene in Luxembourg Gardens. The composition is filled with an array of figures, predominantly women and children, sitting and strolling through the garden. The use of bright, varied colors and bold, dynamic brushstrokes creates a lively, almost whimsical atmosphere. The figures are positioned in a garden setting, with trees, greenery, and a fountain in the background, contributing to the depiction of a serene yet bustling park. The painterly style and the application of color emphasize the light and festive mood of a typical day in the gardens, characteristic of the Post-Impressionist genre.
