Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858-1924) was an American Post-Impressionist artist. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Prendergast is known for his delicate landscapes and vibrant scenes of outdoor leisure depicted in oil and watercolor paintings.
Unlike the philosophy of The Eight group he was a member of, Prendergast’s style differed as he championed the work of Paul Cézanne and used his use of form and color. He was also influenced by Vittore Carpaccio’s genre scenes after visiting Venice in 1898.
His paintings utilized a unique pattern of flat, short brushstrokes and bold outlines to create colorful depictions that were easily recognized as his signature style. Additionally, he created monotypes with exceptional printmaking skills.
Prendergast remains one of the first American artists to fully understand and utilize Cézanne’s influence on modern art throughout history. His contribution has certainly not gone unnoticed as several collections have exhibited his works posthumously including notable institutions such as Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington D.C.), Musée d’Orsay (Paris), etc..
All Maurice Prendergast Artwork on Artchive
| Artwork Name | Year | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| The Promenade | 1913 | Oil On Canvas |
| Central Park, 1901 | 1901 | Watercolor On Paper |
| Ponte della Paglia | c.1898 - c.1899 | Watercolor on Paper |
