The artwork, entitled “The Cove,” is a watercolor painted on paper by Maurice Prendergast, created approximately between 1913 and 1915. This piece, belonging to the Post-Impressionism movement, measures 26.35 by 35.56 cm and depicts a serene landscape.
“The Cove” portrays a tranquil, coastal scene with a docked sailboat as the central subject. The water and its reflections are rendered with fluidity and vibrant colors prevalent in Post-Impressionist works. A red structure, likely a boathouse, stands at the water’s edge, surrounded by lush greenery. Houses and trees populate the background, blending harmoniously with the blue sky. The composition reflects the artist’s use of color and brushwork to capture the atmosphere of the cove, exuding a sense of calm and timelessness.
