The artwork “Summer Day (also known as St. Cloud)” by Maurice Prendergast, created circa 1915-1916, is a watercolor on paper belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement. With dimensions of 34.29 x 49.53 cm, this genre painting is held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a vibrant and idyllic summertime scene by a body of water, possibly a lake or river, with active and lively figures enjoying the outdoors. The use of vivid colors and loose brushstrokes characteristic of Post-Impressionism captures the movement and pleasure of the moment. Trees and greenery frame the gathering, while the blue expanse of water and subtle details of the distant landscape provide depth and context to the joyous scene. Maurice Prendergast has masterfully conveyed a sense of leisure and harmony through his dynamic composition and expressive technique.
