The artwork “Sunset and Sea Fog” was created by Maurice Prendergast between 1918 and 1923. This painting, rendered in oil on canvas, belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and measures 73.6 by 45.7 centimeters. It is classified as a genre painting and is currently housed at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
The artwork presents a vibrant, bustling scene of figures enjoying a coastal setting at sunset. The composition is dense with activity, featuring women and children engaging in various leisurely activities. At the center, a figure on horseback attracts attention, surrounded by others who are either standing or sitting on the grass. Trees and rocky outcrops frame the scene on either side, while distant sailboats and a vivid red sun create a picturesque backdrop. Prendergast’s distinctive use of bright, dappled colors and mosaic-like brushstrokes provide the painting with its characteristic texture and lively atmosphere. The overall mood is one of warmth and serene enjoyment of nature surrounded by sea fog, typical of Prendergast’s genre painting style.
