The artwork, titled “Quai, Dinard,” is a watercolor on paper created circa 1914 by Maurice Prendergast. This piece is part of the Post-Impressionist movement and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 38.74 x 55.88 cm, and it is presently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a bustling scene at the quay, capturing the vibrancy and dynamism of Dinard. The composition is brimming with lively activity, where figures are seen engaging in various pursuits along the waterfront. In the background, boats and ships graze the calm waters, symbolizing the importance of maritime life to the community. Prendergast employs a characteristic use of color and brushstroke, imbuing the scene with an intricate semblance of everyday life infused with a sense of joyful immediacy. The strokes are bold yet fluid, capturing the harmony between human activity and the natural surroundings. This creates a tableau that is both vivid in detail and cohesive in its portrayal of a lively, picturesque harbor scene.
