The artwork titled “Rainbow” by Maurice Prendergast, created circa 1902 to 1904, is an oil painting on panel, classified within the Post-Impressionism art movement. With dimensions of 27.31 by 38.1 centimeters, it falls under the genre of genre painting and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a vibrant and lively scene set against the backdrop of an expansive landscape. Dominated by shades of greens and purples, the focal point is an arching rainbow stretching across the sky, painted in hues of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Below the rainbow, numerous figures clad in late 19th to early 20th-century attire are scattered across the scene, engaging in leisurely activities. The swift, visible brushstrokes characteristic of Post-Impressionism bring a sense of movement and dynamism to the painting, capturing the transient nature of light and color. The scene exudes a sense of joy and communal presence, reflective of everyday life and natural beauty.
