The artwork titled “Revere Beach, Boston” is a watercolor painting on paper created by Maurice Prendergast around 1896 to 1897. This piece, emblematic of the Impressionism movement, measures 34.61 x 30.8 cm and falls under the genre of genre painting. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork captures a lively scene at Revere Beach in Boston, with numerous figures adorning the shore. Both adults and children are depicted enjoying the seaside, some wading in the shallow waters while others walk along the wet sand. The figures are dressed in early 20th-century attire, with women carrying parasols and children wearing sunhats, illustrating the fashion of the time. On the left side of the painting, buildings and flags suggest a bustling beachfront area, contrasting with the wide expanse of calm blue sea and sky on the right. The watercolor medium lends a soft, fluid quality to the scene, embodying the light and airy essence typical of Impressionist works.
