“The Donkey Driver,” a watercolor on paper artwork by Maurice Prendergast, was created around 1920 to 1923. This piece, measuring 34.93 x 50.48 cm, falls under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified as a genre painting. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a lively scene set near the coast, where a group of people and two donkeys are interacting. The figures are depicted with vibrant, loosely applied brushstrokes, suggesting an informal and spontaneous atmosphere typical of Naïve Art. The background features a serene seascape with hues of blue, while the foreground is animated with a variety of characters engaged in different activities. This composition captures the essence of everyday life with a sense of simplicity and charm, characteristic of Prendergast’s style.
