The artwork “Paris” by Maurice Prendergast, created circa 1907, is a watercolor on paper piece belonging to the Post-Impressionist movement. It measures 31.12 x 24.77 cm and is categorized as a cityscape genre. This piece is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a nocturnal scene of Paris emerges, rendered through the fluid and expressive strokes characteristic of watercolor. The scene is imbued with a sense of dim lighting, highlighting the luminous activity of the city against the quietude of the night. The portrayal of buildings, lights, and scattered figures conveys the bustling essence of urban life while maintaining a dreamlike, almost abstract quality. The subdued color palette, dominated by shades of blue and muted highlights, augments the atmospheric effect, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow that encapsulates the rhythm and ambiance of Parisian nightlife.
