The artwork, titled “St. Malo” (also known as “Sketch, St. Malo”), was created by the artist Maurice Prendergast around the year 1907. It is an oil painting on a panel, belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement, and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 26.67 by 34.93 centimeters.
The artwork features a vibrant depiction of a coastal scene, likely at the French town of St. Malo. Characteristic of the Post-Impressionist style, the painting is composed of short, broad brush strokes that blend and overlap to create a lively, dynamic surface. In the foreground, figures in various colored garments are depicted leisurely enjoying the seaside view. The mid-ground presents the calm blue waters, with a few sailboats and small vessels adding to the serene maritime atmosphere. The background is dominated by a sky filled with expressive, cumulus clouds in a mixture of whites, yellows, and blues, capturing the radiant light of the scene. The overall effect of the painting is one of movement and vibrancy, conjuring the leisurely ambiance of a summer day by the sea.
