1912
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
By the Shore is a 1912 by Maurice Prendergast, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a shoreline with trees full of autumn colors—reds, yellows, and greens—standing next to a calm blue body of water. In the distance, a small building sits on a hill, with more trees and rocky ground in between. The brushstrokes are loose and bright, almost like quick, sketchy strokes. The artist used bold, flat colors instead of smooth blends, making the scene feel lively and a little rough around the edges. It looks like they painted it quickly, focusing on the colors and shapes rather than tiny details. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.
Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) was a Newfoundlander-American artist who painted in oil and watercolor, and created monotypes.
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